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Gorissen Family History

Gorissen 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: Jorissen, Goossen, Grossen, Morisset, Grisson, Gossen, Gressel, Gorse

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Where is the Gorissen family from?

You can see how Gorissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorissen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorissen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Gorissen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorissen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gorissen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorissen 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 Gorissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorissen 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gorissen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gorissen. For the veterans among your Gorissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorissen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorissen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorissen

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