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Gorern Family History

Gorern 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, Govern, Gordon, Green, Gower, Gorman, Oren, Gore, Toren, Gren

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Where is the Gorern family from?

You can see how Gorern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorern family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Gorern family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorern's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gorern families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Gorern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorern 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gorern. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorern. For the veterans among your Gorern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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