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Goress Family History

Goress 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: Gress, Gores, Grass, Gross, Kress, Gruss, Gore, Gorse, Gorges, Goren

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Where is the Goress family from?

You can see how Goress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goress family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goress families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Goress families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goress's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goress families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Goress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goress 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goress. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goress. For the veterans among your Goress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goress lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Goress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goress in 1983 was 77, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goress 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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