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Gorig Family History

Gorig 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: Goring, Gori, Lorig, Gorin, Goris, Gerig, Gong, Mori, Boris, Orio

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Where is the Gorig family from?

You can see how Gorig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorig families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Gorig families living in Argyll. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gorig's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gorig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorig 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 96 census records available for the last name Gorig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorig 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gorig. 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 132 military records available for the last name Gorig. For the veterans among your Gorig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Gorig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorig in 1967 was 39, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorig 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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