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Gorum Family History

Gorum Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Gorham. It is found mainly in AL and LA.

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


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You can see how Gorum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gorum families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gorum's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gorum families in 1891.
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What did your Gorum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorum. 100% of Gorum 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 249 immigration records available for the last name Gorum. 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 440 military records available for the last name Gorum. For the veterans among your Gorum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gorum in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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