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Goransson Family History

Goransson 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: Goranson, Johansson, Branson, Grandison, Ranson, Sorenson, Glasson

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Where is the Goransson family from?

You can see how Goransson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goransson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Goransson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Goransson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goransson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Goransson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Goransson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goransson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goransson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Goransson. For the veterans among your Goransson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goransson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Goransson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goransson in 1970 was 69, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goransson 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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