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Geda Family History

Geda 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: Seda, Goda, Gera, Reda, Ueda, Meda, Sada, Boda, Rada, Ida

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Where is the Geda family from?

You can see how Geda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Geda families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Geda's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geda ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Geda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geda 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Geda. 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 108 military records available for the last name Geda. For the veterans among your Geda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geda in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geda 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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