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Gorder Name Meaning

German (Görder): variant of Gärtner (see Gartner ).

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


Similar surnames: Golder, Gordner, Garver, Gowder, Corder, Kordes, Borger, Oder, Horter

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Where is the Gorder family from?

You can see how Gorder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Gorder families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorder. 23% of Gorder men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gorder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorder were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gorder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorder 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Gorder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorder. For the veterans among your Gorder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorder lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gorder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gorder in 1948 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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