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Gordence Family History

Gordence 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: Torrence, Lorence, Gorden, Gordon, Norden, Florence, Goren, Gardener

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Where is the Gordence family from?

You can see how Gordence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordence family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Gordence families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordence's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gordence families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gordence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordence 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gordence. 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 Gordence. For the veterans among your Gordence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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