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Gorrham Family History

Gorrham 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: Gorham, Goreham, Worsham, Fordham, Graham, Northam, Gotham, Wortham

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Where is the Gorrham family from?

You can see how Gorrham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Gorrham families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Gorrham families living in Perthshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gorrham's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gorrham families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gorrham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorrham. 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 Gorrham. For the veterans among your Gorrham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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