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Gorgans Family History

Gorgans 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: Gorgas, Morgans, Goggans, Organ, Gorman, Morgan, Gorges, Horgan

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Where is the Gorgans family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgans 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 Gorgans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorgans. 100% of Gorgans men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gorgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gorgans. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gorgans. For the veterans among your Gorgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgans lifespan?

Average Gorgans life expectancy in 1979 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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