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Goran Family History

Goran Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Goren. Romanian: from a short form of the personal name Grigoran a derivative of Grigorie (see Gregory).

In some cases probably also Serbian and Croatian: topographic name derived from gora ‘mountain’ also ‘forest in the highlands’. This surname is very rare in Serbia and Croatia.

Possibly also an American shortened form of Swedish Göransson (see Goranson).

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


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Where is the Goran family from?

You can see how Goran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goran families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Goran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goran 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 Goran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goran. 35% of Goran men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Goran women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goran were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goran 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Goran. 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 291 military records available for the last name Goran. For the veterans among your Goran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goran lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goran in 1958 was 53, and 50 in 2004.

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