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Gorrian Family History

Gorrian 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: Dorrian, Gorman, Georgian, Gurian, Corrin, Garrigan, Dorian, Horrigan

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Where is the Gorrian family from?

You can see how Gorrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrian family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Gorrian families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Gorrian families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrian's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gorrian families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrian 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 73 census records available for the last name Gorrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrian 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gorrian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gorrian. For the veterans among your Gorrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrian lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Gorrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gorrian in 1983 was 57, and 49 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrian 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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