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Gourdeau Family History

Gourdeau 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: Goudeau, Gourneau, Bourdeau, Courteau, Bourbeau, Bordeau, Goudreau

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Where is the Gourdeau family from?

You can see how Gourdeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourdeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Gourdeau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourdeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gourdeau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourdeau 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 Gourdeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis and Ouvriers were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gourdeau. 60% of Gourdeau men worked as a Commis and 60% of Gourdeau women worked as an Ouvriers. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gourdeau were Journalier and Rentire. .

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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 1921

  • Commis
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvriers
    60%
  • Rentire
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gourdeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdeau 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Gourdeau. 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 675 military records available for the last name Gourdeau. For the veterans among your Gourdeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourdeau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gourdeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gourdeau in 1961 was 36, and 77 in 2003.

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