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Gorda Family History

Gorda 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: Goda, Korda, Corda, Gora, Golda, Gorga, Borda, Gordy, Gosda, Gorka

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Where is the Gorda family from?

You can see how Gorda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorda families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gorda families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gorda's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gorda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorda 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 Gorda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorda. 50% of Gorda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gorda women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorda were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Gorda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorda 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Gorda. 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 299 military records available for the last name Gorda. For the veterans among your Gorda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorda lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gorda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorda in 1958 was 45, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorda 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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