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Geddas Family History

Geddas 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: Geddes, Geddis, Geddie, Edds, Gerdts, Gerdes, Gekas, Gaddis, Gedman

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Where is the Geddas family from?

You can see how Geddas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geddas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Geddas families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geddas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Geddas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geddas 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 Geddas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Geddas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Geddas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geddas. For the veterans among your Geddas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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