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Gorselin Family History

Gorselin 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: Gosselin, Goslin, Gorelik, Gorsline, Joslin, Gorse, Gorrell, Marcelin

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Where is the Gorselin family from?

You can see how Gorselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorselin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorselin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gorselin family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorselin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gorselin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorselin 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 100 census records available for the last name Gorselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorselin 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 Gorselin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gorselin. For the veterans among your Gorselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorselin lifespan?

Average Gorselin life expectancy in 1974 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorselin 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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