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Giordan Family History

Giordan 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: Riordan, Giordani, Gordan, Giordano, Gordon, Jordan, Gorman, Lordan

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Where is the Giordan family from?

You can see how Giordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giordan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Giordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 5 Giordan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giordan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Giordan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giordan 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 Giordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giordan. 100% of Giordan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Giordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giordan 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Giordan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Giordan. For the veterans among your Giordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giordan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Giordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Giordan in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giordan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giordan 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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