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Gorthwaite Family History

Gorthwaite 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: Garthwaite, Goldthwaite, Crosthwaite, Brathwaite, Southgate, Thwaites

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Where is the Gorthwaite family from?

You can see how Gorthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorthwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gorthwaite family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorthwaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorthwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gorthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorthwaite 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gorthwaite. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorthwaite. For the veterans among your Gorthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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