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Gurdon Family History

Gurdon Surname Meaning

see Gordon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gurdon family from?

You can see how Gurdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gurdon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gurdon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gurdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdon 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 Gurdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurdon. 100% of Gurdon 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdon 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Gurdon. 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 188 military records available for the last name Gurdon. For the veterans among your Gurdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurdon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gurdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gurdon in 1981 was 90, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdon 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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