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Gores Family History

Gores Name Meaning

German (also Göres) and Dutch: variant of Goris 2 located in the Arnhem-Kleve area on either side of the border.

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


Similar surnames: Goeres, Gares, Bores, Goes, Kordes, Cords, Goren, Moren, Goree, Mores

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Where is the Gores family from?

You can see how Gores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gores families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Gores families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gores's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gores families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gores surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gores. 24% of Gores men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gores women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gores were Manager and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gores 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Gores. 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 877 military records available for the last name Gores. For the veterans among your Gores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gores lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gores in 1957 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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