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Gorg Family History

Gorg 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: Gong, Borg, Gore, Gort, Gora, Gorga, Garg, Gory, Gori, Gorr

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Where is the Gorg family from?

You can see how Gorg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorg family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorg's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gorg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorg 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 Gorg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorg. 50% of Gorg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorg women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gorg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorg 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Gorg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorg. For the veterans among your Gorg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gorg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gorg in 1965 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorg 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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