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Gormerly Family History

Gormerly 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: Gormly, Dormer, Gorrell, Overly, Coberly, Germer, Pomeroy, Cornely

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Where is the Gormerly family from?

You can see how Gormerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gormerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gormerly family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormerly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gormerly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Gormerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormerly 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gormerly. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gormerly. For the veterans among your Gormerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormerly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gormerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gormerly in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormerly 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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