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Gorter Family History

Gorter Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a grower of barley and possibly by extension a brewer Middle Dutch gruter gurter.

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


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You can see how Gorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Gorter families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gorter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorter families in 1891.
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What did your Gorter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorter. 100% of Gorter 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorter 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 Gorter. 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 344 military records available for the last name Gorter. For the veterans among your Gorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gorter in 1964 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorter 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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