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Gorry Family History

Gorry Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened form of McGorry from Mac Gothraidh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorry family from?

You can see how Gorry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Gorry families living in Isle of Man. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gorry's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gorry families in 1891.
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What did your Gorry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron steel Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorry. 50% of Gorry men worked as an Iron steel Dresser and 93% of Gorry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorry were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Iron steel Dresser
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gorry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorry. 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 770 military records available for the last name Gorry. For the veterans among your Gorry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorry in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorry 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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