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Goreham Family History

Goreham Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Gorham.

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


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Where is the Goreham family from?

You can see how Goreham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goreham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goreham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Goreham families living in Norfolk. This was about 54% of all the recorded Goreham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Goreham families in 1891.
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What did your Goreham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furriers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goreham. 50% of Goreham men worked as a Furriers Labourer and 93% of Goreham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goreham were General Labourer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furriers Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Goreham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goreham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goreham 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Goreham. 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 401 military records available for the last name Goreham. For the veterans among your Goreham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goreham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goreham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Goreham in 1962 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goreham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goreham 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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