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Gorin Family History

Gorin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Goren.

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Goring.

French: from a diminutive of Old French gor ‘hog’ (see Gory).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorin family from?

You can see how Gorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Gorin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gorin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gorin families in 1891.
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What did your Gorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Partner In Above Business and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorin. 34% of Gorin men worked as a Partner In Above Business and 88% of Gorin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorin were Motor Lorry Driver and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Partner In Above Business
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    12%

What Gorin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorin. 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 995 military records available for the last name Gorin. For the veterans among your Gorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorin in 1950 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorin 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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