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Gormlie Family History

Gormlie 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: Sorlie, Gormley, Gorelik, Gorsline, Gorrie, Gormly, Germain, Gorman

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Where is the Gormlie family from?

You can see how Gormlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gormlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Gormlie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormlie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gormlie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gormlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormlie 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gormlie. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gormlie. For the veterans among your Gormlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormlie lifespan?

Average Gormlie life expectancy in 1976 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormlie 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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