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Goorland Family History

Goorland 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: Garland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Woodland, Borland, Dorland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorland 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 57 census records available for the last name Goorland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goorland. 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 15 military records available for the last name Goorland. For the veterans among your Goorland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Goorland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goorland in 1959 was 57, and 97 in 2001.

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