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Geordon Family History

Geordon Name 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: Gordon, Gerdon, Cordon, Bordon, Gevedon, Gardon, Geron, Gorton

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Where is the Geordon family from?

You can see how Geordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geordon families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Geordon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geordon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geordon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geordon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Geordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geordon 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geordon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Geordon. For the veterans among your Geordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geordon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Geordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geordon in 1969 was 54, and 75 in 2001.

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