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Gormes Family History

Gormes 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, Gomes, Gores, Ormes, Forbes, Gorman, Dormer, Hermes, Goates

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Where is the Gormes family from?

You can see how Gormes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gormes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gormes families living in South Carolina. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gormes's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Gormes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gormes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gormes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Gormes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormes 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gormes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gormes. For the veterans among your Gormes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gormes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gormes in 1972 was 95, and 44 in 2003.

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