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Gorog Family History

Gorog 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: Gong, Gordon, Boros, Borg, Moron, Gero, Toro, Gore, Gorse, Torok

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Where is the Gorog family from?

You can see how Gorog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorog family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Gorog families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gorog's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gorog families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorog 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 Gorog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorog. 100% of Gorog men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gorog women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gorog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Gorog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorog 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Gorog. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gorog. For the veterans among your Gorog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorog lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorog in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorog 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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