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Gorta Family History

Gorta 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: Gort, Porta, Gora, Dorta, Gorga, Horta, Orta, Gorka, Gotta, Mort

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Where is the Gorta family from?

You can see how Gorta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gorta families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gorta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorta 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 Gorta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance Elec and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorta. 25% of Gorta men worked as a Maintenance Elec and 100% of Gorta women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Maintenance Elec
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gorta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Gorta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorta 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gorta. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gorta. For the veterans among your Gorta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorta in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorta 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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