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Gormill Family History

Gormill 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: Grill, Gorrell, Normile, Gornall, Mormile, Gordillo, Orgill, Gomoll

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Where is the Gormill family from?

You can see how Gormill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gormill families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Gormill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gormill families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormill 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 48 census records available for the last name Gormill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormill 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 Gormill. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gormill. For the veterans among your Gormill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Gormill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gormill in 1969 was 78, and 89 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormill 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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