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Gorgis Family History

Gorgis 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, Gorgas, Gargis, Goris, Girgis, Boris, Morris, Gornik, Norris

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Where is the Gorgis family from?

You can see how Gorgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorgis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Gorgis families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gorgis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gorgis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgis 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 Gorgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorgis. 100% of Gorgis men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Gorgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gorgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gorgis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gorgis. For the veterans among your Gorgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gorgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gorgis in 1961 was 55, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorgis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorgis 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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