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Gorris Family History

Gorris 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: Morris, Norris, Orris, Corris, Borris, Dorris, Garris, Goris, Gorrie

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Where is the Gorris family from?

You can see how Gorris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gorris family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorris's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gorris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorris 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 Gorris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorris. 34% of Gorris men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gorris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorris were Farm Laborer and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorris 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Gorris. 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 441 military records available for the last name Gorris. For the veterans among your Gorris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gorris in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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