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Gordh Family History

Gordh 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: Gordy, Gord, Gordon, Lord, Ford, Gold, North, Goody, Garde, Nord

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Where is the Gordh family from?

You can see how Gordh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gordh family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gordh's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gordh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordh 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 Gordh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordh. 100% of Gordh men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Gordh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gordh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordh 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gordh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gordh. For the veterans among your Gordh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gordh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gordh in 1970 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordh 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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