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Gordham Family History

Gordham 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: Fordham, Gorham, Goreham, Woodham, Worsham, Oldham, Graham, Northam

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Where is the Gordham family from?

You can see how Gordham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gordham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gordham family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gordham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gordham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gordham. 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 Gordham. For the veterans among your Gordham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Gordham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gordham in 1973 was 74, and 32 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordham 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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