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Gordas Family History

Gordas 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: Bordas, Gorgas, Gordan, Gordon, Jordan, Gorman, Goda, Korda, Kardas

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Where is the Gordas family from?

You can see how Gordas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gordas families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gordas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gordas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gordas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gordas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gordas. For the veterans among your Gordas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordas lifespan?

Average Gordas life expectancy in 1967 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordas 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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