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Gorell Family History

Gorell Name 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: Gorrell, Morell, Torell, Korell, Gowell, Grell, Norell, Orell, Sorell

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Where is the Gorell family from?

You can see how Gorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gorell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gorell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorell 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 Gorell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorell. 27% of Gorell men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Gorell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorell were Machinist and Owner Manager. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Owner Manager
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorell 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Gorell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Gorell. For the veterans among your Gorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gorell in 1959 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

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