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Gordie Family History

Gordie 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: Goldie, Goodie, Gordin, Gorrie, Goudie, Gordon, Garde, Gornik, Geddie

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Where is the Gordie family from?

You can see how Gordie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gordie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Gordie families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gordie's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gordie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordie 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 Gordie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gordie. 60% of Gordie men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gordie women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gordie were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Gordie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Gordie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordie 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gordie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gordie. For the veterans among your Gordie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gordie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gordie in 1966 was 40, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordie 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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