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Ghorley Family History

Ghorley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thorley, Chorley, Gorley, Whorley, Ghormley, Howley, Harley, Hooley

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Where is the Ghorley family from?

You can see how Ghorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghorley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghorley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ghorley families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ghorley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ghorley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghorley 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 Ghorley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghorley. 34% of Ghorley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

What Ghorley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Ghorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghorley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ghorley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Ghorley. For the veterans among your Ghorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghorley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ghorley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ghorley in 1968 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghorley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghorley 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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