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Gordons Family History

Gordons 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: Gordon, Cordon, Bordon, Gorgone, Cordone, Gardon, Gorton, Gerdon

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Where is the Gordons family from?

You can see how Gordons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gordons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gordons family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordons's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gordons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordons 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 Gordons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordons. 100% of Gordons men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Gordons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordons 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gordons. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gordons. For the veterans among your Gordons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordons lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Gordons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gordons in 1989 was 87, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordons 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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