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Gadberry Family History

Gadberry Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gadbury.

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


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Where is the Gadberry family from?

You can see how Gadberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gadberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gadberry families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gadberry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gadberry families in 1891.
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What did your Gadberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gadberry. 34% of Gadberry men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gadberry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gadberry were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gadberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadberry 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gadberry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gadberry. For the veterans among your Gadberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadberry lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gadberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gadberry in 1959 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadberry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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