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Gorens Family History

Gorens 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: Goren, Goens, Gores, Gowens, Oren, Gore, Toren, Gren, Ovens, Torrens

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Where is the Gorens family from?

You can see how Gorens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorens 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 Gorens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorens. 100% of Gorens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Gorens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorens 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gorens. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gorens. For the veterans among your Gorens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gorens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gorens in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorens 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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