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Gedd Family History

Gedd 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: Gadd, Giedd, Redd, Medd, Nedd, Gold, Eid, Codd, Read, Dodd

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Where is the Gedd family from?

You can see how Gedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gedd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gedd families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Gedd's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Gedd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedd 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 310 census records available for the last name Gedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedd 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gedd. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gedd. For the veterans among your Gedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gedd in 1973 was 93, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedd 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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