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Gorhey Family History

Gorhey 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: Gorney, Gorley, Gorey, Torney, Dorney, Gurley, Goewey, Morley, Gore

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Where is the Gorhey family from?

You can see how Gorhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorhey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gorhey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorhey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorhey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorhey 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 79 census records available for the last name Gorhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorhey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorhey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gorhey. For the veterans among your Gorhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorhey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Gorhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorhey in 1980 was 69, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorhey 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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