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Gorely Family History

Gorely 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: Gorey, Gormly, Borel, Lovely, Godel, Gore, Gorrell, Orel, Goren

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Where is the Gorely family from?

You can see how Gorely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gorely families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gorely's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorely 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 Gorely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorely. 100% of Gorely men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 67% of Gorely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Factory Hand (soft Goods)
    34%

What Gorely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorely 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gorely. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gorely. For the veterans among your Gorely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gorely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gorely in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorely 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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