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Gorod Family History

Gorod 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: Good, Golod, Gord, Girod, Gordon, Lord, Herod, Hood, Ford, Gold

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Where is the Gorod family from?

You can see how Gorod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorod family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorod families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Gorod family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorod's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorod. 100% of Gorod men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gorod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorod 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gorod. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gorod. For the veterans among your Gorod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorod lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Gorod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gorod in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 1972.

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