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Gordanier Family History

Gordanier Surname Meaning

Variant of Gordinier a surname of Dutch origin (see Gardenier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gordanier family from?

You can see how Gordanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordanier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordanier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gordanier family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gordanier's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gordanier families in 1891.
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What did your Gordanier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gordanier. 34% of Gordanier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gordanier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gordanier were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • General Work
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Gordanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gordanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordanier 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Gordanier. 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 253 military records available for the last name Gordanier. For the veterans among your Gordanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordanier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gordanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gordanier in 1952 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordanier 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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