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Gordey Family History

Gordey 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: Gorney, Goldey, Gorley, Gorey, Gordy, Gordley, Gorder, Goudey, Gorden

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Where is the Gordey family from?

You can see how Gordey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gordey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gordey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordey 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 Gordey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gordey. 100% of Gordey 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 Gordey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordey 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gordey. 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 144 military records available for the last name Gordey. For the veterans among your Gordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gordey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gordey in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordey 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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