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Gorill Family History

Gorill 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: Grill, Gill, Brill, Oriol, Goll, Gorrell, Morell, Groll, Goring

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Where is the Gorill family from?

You can see how Gorill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorill families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Gorill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorill 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 89 census records available for the last name Gorill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorill 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gorill. 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 Gorill. For the veterans among your Gorill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorill lifespan?

Average Gorill life expectancy in 1997 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorill 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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