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Gorling Family History

Gorling 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: Gosling, Goring, Girling, Gerling, Norling, Garling, Bolling, Horning

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Where is the Gorling family from?

You can see how Gorling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gorling families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorling. 100% of Gorling 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gorling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Gorling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorling 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Gorling. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gorling. For the veterans among your Gorling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Gorling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorling in 1967 was 71, and 85 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorling 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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