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Gortley Family History

Gortley 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: Wortley, Gartley, Gortney, Gormley, Goatley, Gorley, Gordley, Hartley

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Where is the Gortley family from?

You can see how Gortley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gortley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gortley families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gortley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gortley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortley 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 314 census records available for the last name Gortley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gortley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gortley. For the veterans among your Gortley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortley

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