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Gorow Family History

Gorow 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: Gerow, Borow, Dorow, Grow, Gordon, Boros, Brow, Moron, Gero, Trow

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Where is the Gorow family from?

You can see how Gorow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorow's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gorow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorow 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 127 census records available for the last name Gorow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorow 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gorow. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gorow. For the veterans among your Gorow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gorow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gorow in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorow 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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