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Gorgette Family History

Gorgette 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: Forgette, Lorette, Godette, Goette, Georgetti, Cornette, Goyette

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Where is the Gorgette family from?

You can see how Gorgette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorgette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Gorgette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorgette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gorgette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gorgette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gorgette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gorgette. For the veterans among your Gorgette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgette lifespan?

Average Gorgette life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorgette 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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