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Gorringe Family History

Gorringe Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Suffolk): variant of Goring.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorringe family from?

You can see how Gorringe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorringe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorringe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Gorringe families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gorringe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorringe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorringe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorringe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorringe. 34% of Gorringe men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Gorringe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorringe were Clerk and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    21%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Gorringe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Gorringe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorringe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorringe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 827 military records available for the last name Gorringe. For the veterans among your Gorringe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorringe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorringe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorringe in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorringe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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