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Gorans Family History

Gorans 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: Gowans, Goans, Grass, Morant, Grant, Gorman, Moran, Krans, Gans

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Where is the Gorans family from?

You can see how Gorans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Gorans families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorans's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gorans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorans 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 Gorans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorans. 50% of Gorans men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gorans women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorans were Farmer and Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework By Day
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Gorans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Gorans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorans 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gorans. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gorans. For the veterans among your Gorans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gorans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gorans in 1969 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorans 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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