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Goorin Family History

Goorin 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: Gorin, Goodin, Gookin, Dobrin, Doolin, Goren, Morin, Garin, Goring

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Where is the Goorin family from?

You can see how Goorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goorin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goorin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Goorin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorin 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 56 census records available for the last name Goorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Goorin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goorin. For the veterans among your Goorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Goorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goorin in 1962 was 62, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goorin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorin 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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