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Gortney Family History

Gortney Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Gortner.

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


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Where is the Gortney family from?

You can see how Gortney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gortney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gortney families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gortney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gortney families in 1911.
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What did your Gortney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gortney. 58% of Gortney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gortney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gortney were Soldier and Housekeeper.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Soldier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Gortney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gortney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortney 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gortney. 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 312 military records available for the last name Gortney. For the veterans among your Gortney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gortney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gortney in 1944 was 38, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortney 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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