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Goerdel Family History

Goerdel 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: Godel, Goede, Roedel, Goerke, Goebel, Gendel, Gjerde, Soergel, Gergel

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Where is the Goerdel family from?

You can see how Goerdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerdel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Goerdel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerdel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Goerdel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerdel 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 Goerdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerdel. 56% of Goerdel men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Goerdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Goerdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerdel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goerdel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Goerdel. For the veterans among your Goerdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerdel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goerdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goerdel in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerdel 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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