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Gorwyn Family History

Gorwyn 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: Gordon, Gorman, Goren, Gorny, Gowan, Goldwyn, Gory, Gorton, Gorey

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Where is the Gorwyn family from?

You can see how Gorwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Gorwyn families living in Devon. This was about 97% of all the recorded Gorwyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gorwyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Gorwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwyn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gorwyn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gorwyn. For the veterans among your Gorwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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