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Gorwin Family History

Gorwin 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: Gorin, Gerwin, Gowin, Gordin, Corwin, Godwin, Gordon, Gorman, Gornik

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Where is the Gorwin family from?

You can see how Gorwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 7 Gorwin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorwin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gorwin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorwin. 100% of Gorwin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gorwin women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gorwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Gorwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gorwin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gorwin. For the veterans among your Gorwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorwin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Gorwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorwin in 1991 was 93, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorwin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorwin 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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