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Gorner Family History

Gorner Surname Meaning

see Garner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gorner family from?

You can see how Gorner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 109 Gorner families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gorner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorner 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 Gorner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorner. 60% of Gorner men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Gorner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorner were Insurance Agent and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Insurance Agent
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Gorner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gorner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorner 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Gorner. 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 977 military records available for the last name Gorner. For the veterans among your Gorner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gorner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gorner in 1952 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorner 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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