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Gorme Family History

Gorme 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: Gore, Gorse, Orme, Goree, George, Dore, Torre, More, Holme, Grime

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Where is the Gorme family from?

You can see how Gorme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gorme family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorme's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gorme families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorme 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 247 census records available for the last name Gorme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorme 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gorme. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gorme. For the veterans among your Gorme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorme lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Gorme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorme in 1985 was 69, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorme 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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