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Gado Family History

Gado 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: Gade, Grado, Rado, Gadd, Gao, Gad, Gano, Gago, Gadow, Bado

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Where is the Gado family from?

You can see how Gado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gado family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gado families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gado families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gado's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gado families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gado 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 564 census records available for the last name Gado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gado 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Gado. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gado. For the veterans among your Gado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gado lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gado in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gado 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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