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Gourdan Family History

Gourdan 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: Gordan, Gourdin, Jourdan, Gordon, Jordan, Gorman, Bourdon, Gourd

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Where is the Gourdan family from?

You can see how Gourdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gourdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gourdan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gourdan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gourdan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Gourdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gourdan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gourdan. For the veterans among your Gourdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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