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Gorger Family History

Gorger 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: Gorges, Georger, Borger, Horger, Gerger, Garger, Gorter, Gorder

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Where is the Gorger family from?

You can see how Gorger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gorger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorger 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 Gorger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorger. 47% of Gorger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Gorger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Gorger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorger 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gorger. 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 393 military records available for the last name Gorger. For the veterans among your Gorger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gorger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorger in 1976 was 78, and 21 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorger 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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