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Gorndt Family History

Gorndt 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: Gerndt, Gornik, Gort, Gorny, Cornet, Gorney, Arndt, Grandt, Glandt

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Where is the Gorndt family from?

You can see how Gorndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorndt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gorndt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Gorndt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorndt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorndt 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 Gorndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorndt. 50% of Gorndt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Gorndt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Gorndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorndt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gorndt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gorndt. For the veterans among your Gorndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorndt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gorndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gorndt in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorndt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorndt 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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