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Gordeau Family History

Gordeau 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: Goudeau, Bordeau, Godeaux, Garceau, Garneau, Bordeaux, Gonyeau

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Where is the Gordeau family from?

You can see how Gordeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gordeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gordeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gordeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordeau 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 Gordeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordeau. 100% of Gordeau 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%

What Gordeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gordeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordeau 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gordeau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gordeau. For the veterans among your Gordeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordeau lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordeau

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