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Gorrus Family History

Gorrus 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: Morris, Norris, Torres, Porras, Gorges, Orris, Corris, Borris

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Where is the Gorrus family from?

You can see how Gorrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gorrus family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gorrus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gorrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrus 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 Gorrus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gorrus. For the veterans among your Gorrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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