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Gorsline Name Meaning

Altered form of French Gosselin .

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


Similar surnames: Goslin, Gosline, Boline, Rosine, Geeslin, Goodine, Joslin, Corzine

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Where is the Gorsline family from?

You can see how Gorsline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorsline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Gorsline families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gorsline's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorsline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorsline ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gorsline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsline 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Gorsline. 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 808 military records available for the last name Gorsline. For the veterans among your Gorsline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gorsline in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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