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Gorley Family History

Gorley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gourley.

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


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Where is the Gorley family from?

You can see how Gorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Gorley families living in Cumberland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gorley's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gorley families in 1891.
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What did your Gorley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorley. 100% of Gorley men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Gorley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Teacher Retired
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Gorley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorley 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Gorley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorley. For the veterans among your Gorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gorley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorley in 1958 was 37, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorley 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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