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Gorilla Family History

Gorilla 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: Grill, Zorrilla, Golla, Morella, Grilli, Barilla, Corella, Grella

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Where is the Gorilla family from?

You can see how Gorilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorilla families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gorilla's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorilla 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 118 census records available for the last name Gorilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorilla 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gorilla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gorilla. For the veterans among your Gorilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorilla lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Gorilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gorilla in 1973 was 86, and 64 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorilla 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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