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Gorrel Family History

Gorrel Surname Meaning

see Gorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gorrel family from?

You can see how Gorrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gorrel family living in Cardiganshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorrel's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorrel. 67% of Gorrel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Gorrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gorrel. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gorrel. For the veterans among your Gorrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gorrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gorrel in 1974 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrel 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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