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Gordden Family History

Gordden 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: Godden, Gorden, Gordon, Norden, Goren, Glidden, Worden, Morden

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Where is the Gordden family from?

You can see how Gordden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gordden family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gordden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordden 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 Gordden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordden. 100% of Gordden men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gordden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordden 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gordden. 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 Gordden. For the veterans among your Gordden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordden lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordden

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