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Gaddner Family History

Gaddner Surname 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: Gardner, Gander, Garner, Lardner, Gardener, Ladner, Waldner, Sandner

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Where is the Gaddner family from?

You can see how Gaddner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaddner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaddner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gaddner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaddner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaddner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gaddner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaddner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gaddner. 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 military records available for the last name Gaddner. For the veterans among your Gaddner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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