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Goorigian Family History

Goorigian 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: Georgian, Georgia, Mooradian, Garrigan, Horrigan, Corrigan, Gharibian

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Where is the Goorigian family from?

You can see how Goorigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorigian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goorigian families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goorigian's in USA. California had the highest population of Goorigian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorigian 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 Goorigian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goorigian. 100% of Goorigian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goorigian women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Goorigian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Goorigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorigian 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 immigration records available for the last name Goorigian. 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 22 military records available for the last name Goorigian. For the veterans among your Goorigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorigian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Goorigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goorigian in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goorigian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorigian 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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