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Gorgins Family History

Gorgins 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: Goggins, Googins, Gorges, Goring, Gorgone, Corkins, Gorin, Gorgas

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Where is the Gorgins family from?

You can see how Gorgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gorgins families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gorgins's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gorgins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gorgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorgins. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gorgins. For the veterans among your Gorgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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