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Gorrod Family History

Gorrod Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Gorrod family from?

You can see how Gorrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Gorrod families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gorrod's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gorrod families in 1891.
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What did your Gorrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorrod. 34% of Gorrod men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 93% of Gorrod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorrod were Acronautical Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%
  • General Farm Worker
    34%
  • Acronautical Ground
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gorrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrod 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Gorrod. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gorrod. For the veterans among your Gorrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrod lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gorrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gorrod in 1972 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrod 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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