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Gaddis Family History

Gaddis Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Geddes (Nairnshire). This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gaddis family from?

You can see how Gaddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaddis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gaddis families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gaddis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gaddis families in 1891.
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What did your Gaddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaddis. 24% of Gaddis men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Gaddis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaddis were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaddis. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gaddis. For the veterans among your Gaddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaddis lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gaddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaddis in 1941 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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