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Goronby Family History

Goronby 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: Hornby, Gorny, Gorney, Gortney, Moroney, Granby, Gorby, Goosby

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Where is the Goronby family from?

You can see how Goronby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goronby family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Goronby families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goronby's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goronby families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Goronby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goronby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goronby. 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 military records available for the last name Goronby. For the veterans among your Goronby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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