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Gordenow Family History

Gordenow 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: Goodenow, Goodnow, Gorden, Gordon, Norden, Godino, Goren, Gardener

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Where is the Gordenow family from?

You can see how Gordenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordenow family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gordenow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordenow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gordenow families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gordenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordenow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gordenow. 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 Gordenow. For the veterans among your Gordenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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