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Gordins Family History

Gordins 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: Gordin, Gordon, Godino, Golding, Godina, Goring, Corkins, Godin

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Where is the Gordins family from?

You can see how Gordins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gordins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gordins family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordins's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gordins families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordins 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 Gordins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gordins. 100% of Gordins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gordins women worked as a Factory.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Factory
    100%

What Gordins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gordins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordins 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gordins. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gordins. For the veterans among your Gordins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Gordins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gordins in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordins 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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