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Goerdeler Family History

Goerdeler 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: Gardener, Girdler, Doerfler, Boedeker, Gieseler, Gendler, Gertler

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Where is the Goerdeler family from?

You can see how Goerdeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerdeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerdeler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goerdeler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerdeler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goerdeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerdeler 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 Goerdeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerdeler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goerdeler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Goerdeler. For the veterans among your Goerdeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerdeler lifespan?

Average Goerdeler life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerdeler 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.

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