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Gormby Family History

Gormby 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: Formby, Gorby, Gormly, Gorman, Hornby, Corby, Worby, Sorby, Gorny

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Where is the Gormby family from?

You can see how Gormby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gormby families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gormby families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gormby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gormby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Gormby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormby 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Gormby. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gormby. For the veterans among your Gormby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormby 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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