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Gorall Family History

Gorall 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: Gornall, Goral, Grall, Gall, Grill, Foxall, Goll, Gorrell, Koral

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Where is the Gorall family from?

You can see how Gorall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gorall family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorall's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gorall families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gorall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorall 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gorall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gorall. For the veterans among your Gorall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gorall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorall in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorall 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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