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Gorenson Family History

Gorenson 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: Sorenson, Goranson, Lorenson, Greason, Grenon, Berenson, Mortenson

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Where is the Gorenson family from?

You can see how Gorenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gorenson families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorenson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gorenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorenson 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 Gorenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorenson. 31% of Gorenson men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Gorenson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorenson were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Gorenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Gorenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorenson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gorenson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gorenson. For the veterans among your Gorenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorenson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Gorenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorenson in 1981 was 70, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorenson 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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