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Goorge Family History

Goorge 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: George, Googe, Moore, Gore, Gorse, Gorges, Georger, Sorge, Forge

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Where is the Goorge family from?

You can see how Goorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goorge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goorge families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goorge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goorge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorge 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 178 census records available for the last name Goorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorge 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Goorge. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goorge. For the veterans among your Goorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorge lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorge 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goorge

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