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Gorfin Family History

Gorfin Surname Meaning

see Gorvin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gorfin family from?

You can see how Gorfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorfin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gorfin families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gorfin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gorfin families in 1891.
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What did your Gorfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorfin. 78% of Gorfin 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
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

What Gorfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Gorfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorfin 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Gorfin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gorfin. For the veterans among your Gorfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorfin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gorfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gorfin in 1974 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorfin 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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