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Goerder Family History

Goerder 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: Goerner, Gorder, Herder, Gelder, Golder, Goede, Koerner, Norder

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Where is the Goerder family from?

You can see how Goerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerder family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goerder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerder 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 33 census records available for the last name Goerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerder 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Goerder. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goerder. For the veterans among your Goerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Goerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goerder in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerder 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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