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Gormon Family History

Gormon 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: Gordon, Gorman, Gorton, Garmon, Norman, German, Orton, Forman, Dorman

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Where is the Gormon family from?

You can see how Gormon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gormon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gormon families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gormon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gormon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gormon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gormon. 100% of Gormon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gormon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormon 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Gormon. 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 368 military records available for the last name Gormon. For the veterans among your Gormon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gormon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gormon in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormon 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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