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Gordien Family History

Gordien 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: Gordin, Gorden, Gordon, Norden, Goren, Worden, Goldie, Morden, Golden

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Where is the Gordien family from?

You can see how Gordien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gordien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gordien family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordien's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gordien families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gordien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordien 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gordien. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gordien. For the veterans among your Gordien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gordien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gordien in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordien 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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