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Gorrera Family History

Gorrera 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: Herrera, Carrera, Gorrell, Ferrera, Correa, Barrera, Correia, Morera

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Where is the Gorrera family from?

You can see how Gorrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorrera family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gorrera's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Gorrera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gorrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrera 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorrera. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gorrera. For the veterans among your Gorrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrera lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Gorrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gorrera in 1984 was 58, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrera 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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