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Gorlen Family History

Gorlen 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: Goren, Gorley, Goplen, Gorden, Golen, Gordon, Green, Nolen, Norden

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Where is the Gorlen family from?

You can see how Gorlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gorlen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gorlen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Gorlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlen 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 Gorlen. 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 Gorlen. For the veterans among your Gorlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Gorlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorlen in 1973 was 66, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlen 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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