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Gorster Family History

Gorster 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: Forster, Gerster, Gorter, Worster, Porter, Oster, Koster, Doster

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Where is the Gorster family from?

You can see how Gorster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorster family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gorster families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorster's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gorster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorster 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 30 census records available for the last name Gorster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorster 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gorster. 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 Gorster. For the veterans among your Gorster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorster

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