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Gourdin Family History

Gourdin Surname Meaning

French: nickname from a diminutive of Gourd 2 ‘heavy dull sluggish’ or from Old French gordin ‘madman fool’.Compare Gordin.

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


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You can see how Gourdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Gourdin families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gourdin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gourdin families in 1911.
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What did your Gourdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gourdin. 100% of Gourdin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gourdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdin 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Gourdin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Gourdin. For the veterans among your Gourdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourdin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Gourdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gourdin in 1947 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourdin 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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