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Gorl Family History

Gorl 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: Gore, Goll, Gort, Gohl, Gora, Worl, Garl, Gory, Gerl, Goral

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Where is the Gorl family from?

You can see how Gorl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gorl family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorl's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorl 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 Gorl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Gorl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorl 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gorl. 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 523 military records available for the last name Gorl. For the veterans among your Gorl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorl lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Gorl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gorl in 1981 was 94, and 63 in 2000.

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