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Gorence Family History

Gorence 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: Lorence, Florence, Torrence, Goren, Morency, Lorenc, Dolence, Ference

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Where is the Gorence family from?

You can see how Gorence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gorence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gorence families living in Leicestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gorence's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gorence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorence 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 Gorence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorence. 50% of Gorence men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gorence women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorence were Machinist and General Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • General Housework
    50%

What Gorence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Gorence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorence 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gorence. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gorence. For the veterans among your Gorence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorence lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gorence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorence in 1966 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorence 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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