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Ghormley Family History

Ghormley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gormley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ghormley family from?

You can see how Ghormley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghormley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghormley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ghormley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghormley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ghormley families in 1891.
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What did your Ghormley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghormley. 33% of Ghormley men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Ghormley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ghormley were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    10%

What Ghormley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ghormley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghormley 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Ghormley. 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 864 military records available for the last name Ghormley. For the veterans among your Ghormley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghormley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ghormley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ghormley in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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