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Gordert Family History

Gordert 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: Goedert, Gorder, Gobert, Golder, Norder, Gombert, Gradert, Cordero

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Where is the Gordert family from?

You can see how Gordert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gordert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gordert family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordert's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Gordert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gordert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordert 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gordert. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gordert. For the veterans among your Gordert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Gordert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gordert in 1973 was 67, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordert 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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