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Gordin Family History

Gordin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Russia): variant of Gordon 5. French: variant of Gourdin. This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gordin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Gordin families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gordin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gordin families in 1911.
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What did your Gordin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gordin. 43% of Gordin men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Pcheur
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gordin. 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 696 military records available for the last name Gordin. For the veterans among your Gordin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gordin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gordin in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordin 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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