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Gadtke Family History

Gadtke 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: Radtke, Gade, Ganske, Radeke, Laduke, Garthe, Gacke, Radke, Waltke

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Where is the Gadtke family from?

You can see how Gadtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadtke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gadtke families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadtke's in USA. California had the highest population of Gadtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadtke 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 82 census records available for the last name Gadtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadtke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gadtke. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gadtke. For the veterans among your Gadtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadtke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Gadtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gadtke in 1975 was 44, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadtke 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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