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Goord Family History

Goord 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: Good, Gourd, Gord, Goard, Boord, Goold, Moore, Lord, Hood, Ford

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Where is the Goord family from?

You can see how Goord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goord family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Goord families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Goord families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Goord's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goord. 80% of Goord women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goord 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Goord. 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 72 military records available for the last name Goord. For the veterans among your Goord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goord lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Goord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goord in 1973 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goord 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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