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Gorra Family History

Gorra Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from gorra ‘cap’ of uncertain origin and motivation.

Italian (Emilia): habitational name from any of the places called Gorra for example near Torino, Cuneo, Savona.

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


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Where is the Gorra family from?

You can see how Gorra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gorra families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gorra's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gorra families in 1891.
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What did your Gorra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorra. 32% of Gorra men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    32%
  • Bartender
    13%
  • Marble Cleaner
    13%

What Gorra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Gorra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorra 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Gorra. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gorra. For the veterans among your Gorra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorra lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gorra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gorra in 1958 was 57, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorra 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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