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Gorron Family History

Gorron 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: Gordon, Gorton, Corron, Garron, Borron, Orton, Gorman, Moron, Worton

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Where is the Gorron family from?

You can see how Gorron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorron family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gorron families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gorron's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gorron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorron 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 Gorron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorron. 100% of Gorron women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Gorron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorron 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gorron. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gorron. For the veterans among your Gorron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorron lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gorron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gorron in 1973 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorron 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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