This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gornto family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gornto Family History

Gornto Surname Meaning

Presumably an altered form of English Brinton via the intermediate forms Brinto and Grinto. Compare Garnto.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gornto family from?

You can see how Gornto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gornto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Gornto families living in North Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gornto's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gornto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gornto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gornto. 28% of Gornto men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gornto women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gornto were Truck Driver and Saleswoman.

View Census Data for Gornto | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Gornto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gornto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornto census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gornto

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Gornto. 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.

View all Gornto immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 522 military records available for the last name Gornto. For the veterans among your Gornto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gornto military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gornto family history

Discover More

What is the average Gornto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gornto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gornto in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gornto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornto 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gornto family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial