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Goraon Family History

Goraon 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: Gordon, Gorton, Orton, Gorman, Moron, Worton, Cordon, Morton, Moran

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Where is the Goraon family from?

You can see how Goraon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goraon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goraon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Goraon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goraon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goraon families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Goraon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goraon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goraon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goraon. For the veterans among your Goraon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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