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Gorr Family History

Gorr Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Gregor Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

Nickname from Middle High German gorre ‘bad horse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorr family from?

You can see how Gorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Gorr families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gorr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorr families in 1891.
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What did your Gorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorr. 100% of Gorr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorr 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Gorr. 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 846 military records available for the last name Gorr. For the veterans among your Gorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorr lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gorr in 1954 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorr 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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