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Gorgus Family History

Gorgus 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: Gorges, Gorgas, Gargus, Borges, Fergus, Bogus, Vogus, Boggus, Gorga

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Where is the Gorgus family from?

You can see how Gorgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gorgus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorgus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorgus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Paper Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorgus. 100% of Gorgus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorgus women worked as a Paper Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Work
    100%
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What Gorgus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Gorgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgus 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gorgus. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gorgus. For the veterans among your Gorgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorgus in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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