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Gorshan Family History

Gorshan 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: Gorman, Worsham, Horsman, Forhan, Gershon, Forshaw, Gorham, Forsman

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Where is the Gorshan family from?

You can see how Gorshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorshan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorshan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorshan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gorshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorshan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorshan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorshan. For the veterans among your Gorshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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