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Gorley Family History

Gorley Name Meaning

English: variant of Gourley .

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


Similar surnames: Gurley, Gorney, Morley, Gooley, Gordley, Worley, Goley, Corsey

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Where is the Gorley family from?

You can see how Gorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Gorley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gorley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorley. 27% of Gorley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Gorley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorley were Labor 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorley 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Gorley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorley. For the veterans among your Gorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gorley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorley in 1958 was 37, and 61 in 2004.

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