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Goron Family History

Goron 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: Gordon, Moron, Goren, Doron, Boron, Garon, Geron, Goon, Giron, Gorton

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Where is the Goron family from?

You can see how Goron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Goron families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goron 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 Goron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goron. 23% of Goron men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Goron women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goron were Salesman and Typist.

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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

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Goron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goron 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Goron. 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 260 military records available for the last name Goron. For the veterans among your Goron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goron in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goron 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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