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Geordy Family History

Geordy Surname 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: Gordy, George, Geary, Goody, Gorny, Grody, Gowdy, Gery, Gory, Yordy

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Where is the Geordy family from?

You can see how Geordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geordy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geordy families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geordy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geordy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geordy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Geordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geordy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geordy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Geordy. For the veterans among your Geordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geordy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geordy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geordy

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