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Gorst Family History

Gorst Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): topographic name from Middle English gors(t) ‘gorse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorst family from?

You can see how Gorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 450 Gorst families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gorst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorst families in 1891.
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What did your Gorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorst. 9% of Gorst men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Gorst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorst were Farmer Dairy and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Farmer Dairy
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorst 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorst. For the veterans among your Gorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorst lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorst in 1956 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorst 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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