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Gordney Family History

Gordney 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, Gortney, Gordner, Gordley, Torney, Dorney, Rodney, Cordner

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Where is the Gordney family from?

You can see how Gordney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordney families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gordney families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordney's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gordney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordney 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 99 census records available for the last name Gordney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gordney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gordney. For the veterans among your Gordney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordney

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