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Gordy Family History

Gordy Surname Meaning

Scottish: unexplained. French: variant of Gord ‘heavy dull sluggish’.

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


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Where is the Gordy family from?

You can see how Gordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Gordy families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gordy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gordy families in 1891.
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What did your Gordy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gordy. 100% of Gordy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordy 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Gordy. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gordy. For the veterans among your Gordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gordy in 1946 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordy 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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