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Gorrill Family History

Gorrill Surname Meaning

see Gorrell.

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


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Where is the Gorrill family from?

You can see how Gorrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Gorrill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gorrill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gorrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrill 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 Gorrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorrill. 100% of Gorrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gorrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrill 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Gorrill. 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 278 military records available for the last name Gorrill. For the veterans among your Gorrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorrill in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrill 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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