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Gornsley Family History

Gornsley 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: Worsley, Horsley, Farnsley, Grasley, Gorney, Gormley, Garnsey, Gorley

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Where is the Gornsley family from?

You can see how Gornsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornsley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gornsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gornsley families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gornsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gornsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornsley 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 Gornsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gornsley. 100% of Gornsley men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gornsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornsley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gornsley. 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 Gornsley. For the veterans among your Gornsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gornsley

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