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Gorcester Family History

Gorcester 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: Worcester, Dorchester, Forrester, Forester, Rochester, Forster

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gorcester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorcester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorcester. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorcester. For the veterans among your Gorcester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorcester lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Gorcester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gorcester in 1985 was 92, and 70 in 2000.

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