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Gorm Family History

Gorm 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, Gort, Gora, Gory, Gori, Gorr, Worm, Gorum, Gord, Gomm

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Where is the Gorm family from?

You can see how Gorm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gorm families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gorm's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gorm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Gorm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorm 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gorm. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gorm. For the veterans among your Gorm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorm lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Gorm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gorm in 1979 was 64, and 71 in 1993.

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