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Gorvill Family History

Gorvill 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: Grill, Gorrell, Gornall, Norvell, Gordillo, Orgill, Harvill, Covill

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Where is the Gorvill family from?

You can see how Gorvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gorvill families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorvill's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorvill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gorvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvill 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 immigration records available for the last name Gorvill. 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 military records available for the last name Gorvill. For the veterans among your Gorvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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