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Gorhan Family History

Gorhan 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: Gorman, Forhan, Gorham, Gordan, Gordon, Norman, German, Mohan, Organ

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Where is the Gorhan family from?

You can see how Gorhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gorhan families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gorhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorhan 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 Gorhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorhan. 28% of Gorhan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gorhan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorhan were Operator and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

What Gorhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorhan 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Gorhan. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gorhan. For the veterans among your Gorhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gorhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorhan in 1967 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorhan 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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