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Goris Family History

Goris Surname Meaning

Galician (Gorís): habitational name from Gorís in Pontevedra province Galicia (Spain).

Dutch: patronymic from a vernacular of the personal name Gregorius (see Gregory).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goris family from?

You can see how Goris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goris families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Goris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goris families in 1891.
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What did your Goris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goris. 24% of Goris men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goris women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goris were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Goris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goris. 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 343 military records available for the last name Goris. For the veterans among your Goris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goris lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goris in 1943 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goris 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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