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Gormaley Family History

Gormaley 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: Wormley, Gormley, O'maley, Worsley, Morley, Wortley, O'malley

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Where is the Gormaley family from?

You can see how Gormaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gormaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gormaley families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormaley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Gormaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Gormaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormaley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gormaley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gormaley. For the veterans among your Gormaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormaley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gormaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gormaley in 1964 was 49, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormaley 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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