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Ghortley Family History

Ghortley 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: Ghormley, Hartley, Wortley, Horsley, Thorley, Chorley, Gartley

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Where is the Ghortley family from?

You can see how Ghortley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghortley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghortley family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghortley's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ghortley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghortley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ghortley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghortley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ghortley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ghortley. For the veterans among your Ghortley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghortley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghortley 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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