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Gormus Family History

Gormus 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, Kormos, Gorges, Gomes, Norkus, Garbus, Gores, Corpus, Gorgas

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Where is the Gormus family from?

You can see how Gormus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gormus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gormus family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormus's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gormus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gormus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gormus. 50% of Gormus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Gormus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Gormus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gormus. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gormus. For the veterans among your Gormus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gormus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gormus in 1964 was 58, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gormus 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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