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Gedale Family History

Gedale 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: Gale, Dale, Geddie, Weddle, Segale, Iredale, Gentle, Gerald, Fedele

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Where is the Gedale family from?

You can see how Gedale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gedale families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gedale families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedale's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gedale families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedale 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 24 census records available for the last name Gedale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedale 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gedale. 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 Gedale. For the veterans among your Gedale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedale lifespan?

Average Gedale life expectancy in 1992 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedale 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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