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Gordimer Family History

Gordimer 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: Mortimer, Lorimer, Cordier, Gordner, Gorder, Gardiner, Gordinier

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Where is the Gordimer family from?

You can see how Gordimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gordimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gordimer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gordimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordimer 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 91 census records available for the last name Gordimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordimer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gordimer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gordimer. For the veterans among your Gordimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gordimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gordimer in 1970 was 75, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordimer 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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