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Gorius Family History

Gorius 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: Goris, Boris, Darius, Gorges, Doris, Moris, Goring, Loris, Garis

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Where is the Gorius family from?

You can see how Gorius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gorius families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gorius's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gorius families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorius 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 Gorius ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gorius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Gorius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorius 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Gorius. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gorius. For the veterans among your Gorius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gorius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gorius in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorius 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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