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Gorel Family History

Gorel 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: Borel, Godel, Gore, Orel, Goren, Gobel, Morel, Sorel, Vorel, Goral

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Where is the Gorel family from?

You can see how Gorel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gorel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gorel families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gorel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorel 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 Gorel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Delivery Boy
    50%

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Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Gorel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorel 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Gorel. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gorel. For the veterans among your Gorel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gorel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gorel in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorel 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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