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Gaedchens Family History

Gaedchens 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: Gleicher, Gresens, Athens, Eichen, Gamache, Hoeschen, Gayden

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What did your Gaedchens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaedchens. 100% of Gaedchens men worked as a Fisherman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gaedchens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaedchens 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 Gaedchens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gaedchens. For the veterans among your Gaedchens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaedchens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gaedchens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaedchens in 1973 was 86, and 62 in 2002.

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