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Gors Family History

Gors 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: Gore, Gorse, Gort, Bors, Gora, Goos, Goss, Goes, Gory, Fors

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Where is the Gors family from?

You can see how Gors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Gors families living in Glamorgan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gors's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Gors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gors 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 Gors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gors. 100% of Gors men worked as a Stevedore Heavy Work and 72% of Gors women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stevedore Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gors 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Gors. 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 557 military records available for the last name Gors. For the veterans among your Gors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gors lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gors in 1962 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gors 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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