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Gorlon Family History

Gorlon 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: Gordon, Gorton, Gollon, Golon, Orton, Gorman, Moron, Worton, Cordon

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Where is the Gorlon family from?

You can see how Gorlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gorlon families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gorlon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlon 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 Gorlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorlon. 50% of Gorlon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gorlon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorlon were Manager and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Gorlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Gorlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlon 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gorlon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gorlon. For the veterans among your Gorlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Gorlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gorlon in 1984 was 62, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlon 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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