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Gordinier Name Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Gardenier .

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


Similar surnames: Gordanier, Gardinier, Garnier, Grenier, Grinter, Gardener, Gardiner

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Where is the Gordinier family from?

You can see how Gordinier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordinier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gordinier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Gordinier families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gordinier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gordinier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordinier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gordinier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gordinier. 43% of Gordinier men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Gordinier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gordinier were Manager and Entertainer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Entertainer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gordinier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordinier 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Gordinier. 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 403 military records available for the last name Gordinier. For the veterans among your Gordinier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordinier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gordinier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gordinier in 1963 was 67, and 96 in 2004.

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