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Gooris Family History

Gooris 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: Goris, Boris, Morris, Norris, Doris, Moris, Gabris, Moors, Gloria

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Where is the Gooris family from?

You can see how Gooris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gooris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gooris family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gooris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gooris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooris 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 67 census records available for the last name Gooris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooris 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gooris. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gooris. For the veterans among your Gooris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Gooris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gooris in 1964 was 90, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooris 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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