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Gorrum Family History

Gorrum 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: Gorum, Borum, Grum, Goodrum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Glerum, Gorham

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Where is the Gorrum family from?

You can see how Gorrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorrum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gorrum families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gorrum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorrum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrum 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 284 census records available for the last name Gorrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrum 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gorrum. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gorrum. For the veterans among your Gorrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Gorrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorrum in 1971 was 55, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrum 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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