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Goras Family History

Goras 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: Gora, Gras, Goral, Gores, Gorgas, Moras, Goris, Gorak, Golas, Jonas

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Where is the Goras family from?

You can see how Goras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Goras families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goras's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Goras families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goras 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 Goras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goras. 50% of Goras men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Tractor Driver
    50%

What Goras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Goras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goras 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Goras. 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 147 military records available for the last name Goras. For the veterans among your Goras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Goras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goras in 1969 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goras 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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