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Gormey Family History

Gormey 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: Gorney, Tormey, Gormley, Gorley, Gorey, Gormly, Torney, Gorman

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Where is the Gormey family from?

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

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gormey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gormey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gormey. For the veterans among your Gormey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gormey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gormey in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormey 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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