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Goreham Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Gorham .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gorham, Donham, Cotham, Gorum, Derham, Gordan, Norem, Boreman

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Where is the Goreham family from?

You can see how Goreham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goreham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goreham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Goreham families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Goreham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goreham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goreham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goreham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goreham. 36% of Goreham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goreham women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goreham were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goreham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goreham 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Goreham. 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 401 military records available for the last name Goreham. For the veterans among your Goreham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goreham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goreham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Goreham in 1962 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

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