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Gorom Family History

Gorom 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: Grom, Borom, Gorum, Gordon, Strom, Boros, Morcom, Moron, Gero, Toro

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Where is the Gorom family from?

You can see how Gorom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Gorom families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorom's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Gorom families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorom 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 400 census records available for the last name Gorom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorom 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gorom. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gorom. For the veterans among your Gorom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gorom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorom in 1962 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorom 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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