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Gordean Family History

Gordean 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: Gordan, Gorden, Gordon, Goodman, Norden, Jordan, Gorman, Goren

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Where is the Gordean family from?

You can see how Gordean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gordean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gordean family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gordean's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Gordean families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gordean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordean 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gordean. 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 Gordean. For the veterans among your Gordean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordean lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Gordean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gordean in 1977 was 77, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordean 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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