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Gorea Family History

Gorea 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, Goren, Gora, Gorga, Morea, Corea, Goree, Gores, Gorey, Gorka

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Where is the Gorea family from?

You can see how Gorea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorea families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gorea families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gorea's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gorea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorea 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 Gorea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorea. 100% of Gorea women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Gorea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Gorea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorea 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gorea. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gorea. For the veterans among your Gorea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorea lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Gorea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gorea in 1957 was 37, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorea 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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