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Gormly Family History

Gormly Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gormley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gormly family from?

You can see how Gormly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gormly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gormly families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gormly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gormly families in 1891.
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What did your Gormly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gormly. 100% of Gormly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gormly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gormly. 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 749 military records available for the last name Gormly. For the veterans among your Gormly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gormly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gormly in 1959 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormly 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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