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Gorrest Family History

Gorrest 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: Forrest, Garret, Torres, Gorrell, Gorges, Garrett, Forest, Gores

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Where is the Gorrest family from?

You can see how Gorrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorrest families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Gorrest families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrest's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gorrest families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gorrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrest 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gorrest. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorrest. For the veterans among your Gorrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrest lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrest 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorrest

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