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Gorrivan Family History

Gorrivan 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: Garrigan, Horrigan, Corrigan, Dorrian, Gorman, Berrigan, Georgian

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Where is the Gorrivan family from?

You can see how Gorrivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorrivan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gorrivan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorrivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrivan 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 Gorrivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorrivan. 100% of Gorrivan women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gorrivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gorrivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrivan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gorrivan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gorrivan. For the veterans among your Gorrivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrivan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gorrivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gorrivan in 1969 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrivan 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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