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Gordish Family History

Gordish 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: Kordish, Cornish, Gladish, Borish, Bowdish, Gerrish, Hornish, Goris

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Where is the Gordish family from?

You can see how Gordish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gordish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gordish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gordish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordish 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 Gordish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordish. 54% of Gordish men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    54%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Labor
    16%

What Gordish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Gordish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordish 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gordish. 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 90 military records available for the last name Gordish. For the veterans among your Gordish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gordish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gordish in 1971 was 70, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordish 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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