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Gorto Family History

Gorto 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: Gort, Porto, Goto, Gorton, Gotto, Gornto, Sorto, Gordon, Mort, Port

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gorto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorto 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gorto. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gorto. For the veterans among your Gorto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorto lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Gorto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gorto in 1977 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorto 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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