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Gornor Family History

Gornor 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: Hornor, Gordon, Garner, Horner, Corner, Gornik, Torno, Gaynor, Borner

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Where is the Gornor family from?

You can see how Gornor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornor family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gornor family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornor's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gornor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gornor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gornor. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gornor. For the veterans among your Gornor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornor lifespan?

Average Gornor life expectancy in 1988 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornor 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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