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Gorrans Family History

Gorrans 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: Gorman, Porras, Torrens, Gowans, Orians, Gorgas, Gordan, Morgans

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Where is the Gorrans family from?

You can see how Gorrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrans family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gorrans family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrans's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gorrans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Gorrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrans 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gorrans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorrans. For the veterans among your Gorrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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