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Gorran Family History

Gorran 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: Gorman, Gordan, Gordon, Norman, German, Organ, Jordan, Verran, Forman

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Where is the Gorran family from?

You can see how Gorran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gorran family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorran's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gorran families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Gorran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorran 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gorran. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gorran. For the veterans among your Gorran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Gorran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gorran in 1968 was 93, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorran 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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