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Geddens Family History

Geddens 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, Giddens, Hedden, Redden, Medders, Godden, Gerdes, Eddins

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Where is the Geddens family from?

You can see how Geddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geddens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Geddens families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Geddens's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Geddens families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Geddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Geddens. 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 16 military records available for the last name Geddens. For the veterans among your Geddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Geddens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geddens in 1976 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geddens 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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