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Gourdier Family History

Gourdier 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: Fournier, Bourcier, Courtier, Cordier, Gordner, Gourdine, Gourdin

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Where is the Gourdier family from?

You can see how Gourdier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourdier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gourdier families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gourdier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gourdier families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Gourdier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdier 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Gourdier. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gourdier. For the veterans among your Gourdier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourdier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Gourdier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gourdier in 1965 was 77, and 45 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gourdier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourdier 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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