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Gorlann Family History

Gorlann 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: Gorman, Garland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Borland, Hormann, Dorland

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Where is the Gorlann family from?

You can see how Gorlann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gorlann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Gorlann families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorlann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlann 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 3 census records available for the last name Gorlann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlann 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorlann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorlann. For the veterans among your Gorlann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorlann

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