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Gordett Family History

Gordett 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: Gorbett, Corbett, Garnett, Garrett, Gurnett, Garbett, Torbett

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Where is the Gordett family from?

You can see how Gordett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordett families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Gordett family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordett's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gordett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordett 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 39 census records available for the last name Gordett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gordett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gordett. For the veterans among your Gordett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordett lifespan?

Average Gordett life expectancy in 1990 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordett 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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