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Gorrall Family History

Gorrall 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: Gorrell, Gornall, Morrall, Worrall, Horrall, Orrell, Goodall, Corral

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Where is the Gorrall family from?

You can see how Gorrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorrall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Gorrall families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrall's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gorrall families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Gorrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrall 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gorrall. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gorrall. For the veterans among your Gorrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrall lifespan?

Average Gorrall life expectancy in 1998 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrall 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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