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Gormin Family History

Gormin 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, Gorin, Gordin, Gordon, Norman, German, Germain, Forman

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Where is the Gormin family from?

You can see how Gormin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gormin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Gormin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gormin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Gormin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gormin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gormin. For the veterans among your Gormin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gormin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gormin in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormin 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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