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Gorena Family History

Gorena Surname Meaning

Basque (Navarre): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorena family from?

You can see how Gorena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gorena family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gorena families in 1841.
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What did your Gorena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorena. 58% of Gorena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorena women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    58%
  • Printer
    15%
  • Houseman
    15%
  • Trucker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorena 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Gorena. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gorena. For the veterans among your Gorena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorena lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gorena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gorena in 1968 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorena 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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