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Gordos Family History

Gordos 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: Gordon, Boros, Kormos, Cordon, Gorges, Cordes, Oros, Kardos, Gajdos

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Where is the Gordos family from?

You can see how Gordos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gordos families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gordos family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gordos's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gordos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordos 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 Gordos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordos. 100% of Gordos men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gordos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordos 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gordos. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gordos. For the veterans among your Gordos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gordos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gordos in 1965 was 79, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordos 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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