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Gorae Family History

Gorae 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: Gore, Gorse, Gora, Goral, Goree, Gorak, George, Dore, Graf, Torre

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Where is the Gorae family from?

You can see how Gorae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorae families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorae's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gorae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorae 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 52 census records available for the last name Gorae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorae 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorae. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorae. For the veterans among your Gorae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorae lifespan?

Average Gorae life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorae 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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