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Gorab Family History

Gorab 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: Korab, Gora, Grab, Goral, Golab, Gorak, Graf, Gray, Mora, Grau

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Where is the Gorab family from?

You can see how Gorab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorab family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gorab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gorab family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorab's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gorab families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorab 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 Gorab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorab. 24% of Gorab men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gorab women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorab were Farmer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tester
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Gorab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Gorab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorab 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gorab. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gorab. For the veterans among your Gorab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorab lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gorab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorab in 1957 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorab 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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