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Gornove Family History

Gornove 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: Grove, Gorgone, Godlove, Gordon, Grave, Genova, Gornik, Torno, Borne

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Where is the Gornove family from?

You can see how Gornove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornove family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gornove family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornove's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gornove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornove 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 3 census records available for the last name Gornove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornove 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 immigration records available for the last name Gornove. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gornove. For the veterans among your Gornove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornove lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Gornove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gornove in 1981 was 81, and 96 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornove 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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