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Gedden Family History

Gedden 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: Hedden, Geddes, Redden, Godden, Ledden, Gidden, Heiden, Eden, Gulden

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Where is the Gedden family from?

You can see how Gedden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gedden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gedden family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedden's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Gedden families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Gedden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedden 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Gedden. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gedden. For the veterans among your Gedden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gedden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gedden in 1972 was 64, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedden 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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