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Gordano Family History

Gordano 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: Gordan, Giordano, Cordano, Gordon, Jordan, Gorman, Godino, Soriano

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Where is the Gordano family from?

You can see how Gordano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gordano families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gordano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gordano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordano 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 Gordano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gordano. 43% of Gordano men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Gordano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gordano were Presser and Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Gordano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordano 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Gordano. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gordano. For the veterans among your Gordano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gordano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gordano in 1965 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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