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Gordin Family History

Gordin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Russia): variant of Gordon 5. French: variant of Gourdin. This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Gordin family from?

You can see how Gordin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Gordin families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gordin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gordin families in 1891.
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What did your Gordin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gordin. 100% of Gordin men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Gordin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gordin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gordin. 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 696 military records available for the last name Gordin. For the veterans among your Gordin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gordin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gordin in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordin 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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