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Gorowe Family History

Gorowe 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: Growe, Grove, Gore, Gorse, Rowe, Grose, Grone, Gorgone, Gerow, Godown

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Where is the Gorowe family from?

You can see how Gorowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorowe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gorowe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorowe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorowe 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 7 census records available for the last name Gorowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorowe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorowe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorowe. For the veterans among your Gorowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorowe 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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