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Gorey Family History

Gorey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Gothraidh see McGorry.

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


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Where is the Gorey family from?

You can see how Gorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 77 Gorey families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gorey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorey families in 1891.
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What did your Gorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorey. 100% of Gorey men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Gorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Ring Spinner Cotton
    7%
  • Wife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorey. For the veterans among your Gorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorey in 1949 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorey 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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