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Gorkston Family History

Gorkston 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: Forston, Cookston, Gorton, Goldston, Golston, Gordon, Royston

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Where is the Gorkston family from?

You can see how Gorkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkston family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gorkston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gorkston family living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorkston's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorkston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gorkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gorkston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorkston. For the veterans among your Gorkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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