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Gorles Family History

Gorles 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: Gorges, Gorley, Gores, Giles, Forbes, Toles, Golec, Goates, Torres

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Where is the Gorles family from?

You can see how Gorles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorles family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gorles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gorles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorles. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gorles. For the veterans among your Gorles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorles lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Gorles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gorles in 1980 was 81, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorles 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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