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Gorne Family History

Gorne 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: Borne, Gore, Gorse, Gorny, Corne, Horne, Gorney, Goree, Goyne, Orne

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Where is the Gorne family from?

You can see how Gorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorne families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 7 Gorne families living in Devon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gorne's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorne 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 Gorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorne. 43% of Gorne men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Houseman
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

What Gorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Gorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorne 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Gorne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorne. For the veterans among your Gorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorne in 1967 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorne 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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