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Gadien Family History

Gadien 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: Gaden, Gadient, Gavin, Garten, Gade, Marien, Hadden, Gansen, Badie

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Where is the Gadien family from?

You can see how Gadien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadien family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Gadien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gadien families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadien's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gadien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gadien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadien 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gadien. 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 Gadien. For the veterans among your Gadien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadien lifespan?

Average Gadien life expectancy in 2000 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadien 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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