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Gormat Family History

Gormat 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: Gorman, Norman, German, Horvat, Forman, Dorman, Orman, Goeman, Gort

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Where is the Gormat family from?

You can see how Gormat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormat family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Gormat family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gormat families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gormat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gormat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gormat. For the veterans among your Gormat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Gormat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gormat in 1971 was 39, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormat 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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