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Gordes Family History

Gordes 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: Gorges, Cordes, Bordes, Kordes, Gores, Gerdes, Gorder, Gorden, Gordon

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Where is the Gordes family from?

You can see how Gordes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gordes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gordes family living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordes's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Gordes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordes 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 Gordes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gordes. 100% of Gordes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gordes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Gordes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordes 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Gordes. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gordes. For the veterans among your Gordes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gordes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gordes in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordes 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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