Goranson Family History

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Goranson Name Meaning

Respelling of Swedish Göransson, a patronymic from the personal name Göran, Swedish form of George.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Monson, Ranson, Johansson, Jonasson, Branson, Sorenson, Ganson

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Goranson Family Origin

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You can see how Goranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goranson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goranson families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goranson families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goranson's in the UK. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goranson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goranson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Goranson Family Occupations

What did your Goranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Goranson occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Goranson's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goranson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Goranson Historical Records

What Goranson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goranson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Goranson. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goranson. For the veterans among your Goranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Goranson Life Expectancy

What is the average Goranson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goranson in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goranson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goranson 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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