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Gorsell Family History

Gorsell 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: Gorrell, Forsell, Cornell, Gesell, Goodsell, Gorse, Orrell, Rosell

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Where is the Gorsell family from?

You can see how Gorsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gorsell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsell 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 54 census records available for the last name Gorsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorsell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gorsell. For the veterans among your Gorsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsell lifespan?

Average Gorsell life expectancy in 1998 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsell 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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