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Gorett Family History

Gorett 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: Goett, Gorbett, Brett, Rowett, Loreto, Corbett, Lorette, Gore

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Where is the Gorett family from?

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

What did your Gorett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorett. 75% of Gorett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gorett women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorett were Farm Labor and Farm Labor. .

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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
    75%
  • Farm Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Gorett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorett 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gorett. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gorett. For the veterans among your Gorett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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