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Geordt Family History

Geordt 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: George, Gort, Herdt, Gerst, Gerndt, Gehret, Gerlt, Gordy, Gerde

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Where is the Geordt family from?

You can see how Geordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geordt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geordt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geordt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geordt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geordt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geordt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Geordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geordt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geordt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Geordt. For the veterans among your Geordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geordt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Geordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Geordt in 1978 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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