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Goory Family History

Goory 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: Goody, Gory, Gorry, Moore, Geary, Goy, Gohr, Gore, Good, Dobry

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Where is the Goory family from?

You can see how Goory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goory family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goory family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goory's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goory. 100% of Goory men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Goory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goory 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Goory. 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 Goory. For the veterans among your Goory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goory lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Goory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goory in 1964 was 83, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goory 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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