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Goerdes Family History

Goerdes 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: Goeres, Gerdes, Geerdes, Gorges, Cordes, Goede, Bordes, Kordes

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Where is the Goerdes family from?

You can see how Goerdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goerdes families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerdes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Goerdes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerdes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goerdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goerdes. 100% of Goerdes men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Goerdes women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Goerdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerdes 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Goerdes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Goerdes. For the veterans among your Goerdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerdes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goerdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goerdes in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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