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Gortland Family History

Gortland 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: Gartland, Mortland, Garland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Hartland

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Where is the Gortland family from?

You can see how Gortland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gortland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gortland families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gortland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gortland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Gortland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortland 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gortland. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gortland. For the veterans among your Gortland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gortland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gortland in 1966 was 87, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortland 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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