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Gorhman Family History

Gorhman 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: Gorman, Gohman, Norman, German, Goodman, Forman, Dorman, Rothman

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Where is the Gorhman family from?

You can see how Gorhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorhman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorhman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gorhman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gorhman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorhman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gorhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorhman 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 Gorhman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gorhman. For the veterans among your Gorhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorhman 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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