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Gorseth Family History

Gorseth 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: Borseth, Forseth, Gorse, Roseth, Dorsett, Gorsuch, Greseth, Gronseth

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Where is the Gorseth family from?

You can see how Gorseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gorseth families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gorseth's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Gorseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorseth 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 Gorseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorseth. 25% of Gorseth men worked as a Farming and 34% of Gorseth women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorseth were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gorseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorseth 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gorseth. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gorseth. For the veterans among your Gorseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gorseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gorseth in 1965 was 64, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorseth 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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