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Gorf Family History

Gorf 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: Gore, Goff, Gort, Gora, Gory, Gori, Gorr, Korf, Orf, Dorf

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Where is the Gorf family from?

You can see how Gorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gorf family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorf's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorf 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 Gorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorf. 100% of Gorf 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Gorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorf 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Gorf. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gorf. For the veterans among your Gorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Gorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorf in 1970 was 65, and 93 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorf 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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