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Gedek Family History

Gedek 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: Godek, Eden, Reder, Gee, Gade, Petek, Bezdek, Godel, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Gedek family from?

You can see how Gedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedek family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gedek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedek 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 Gedek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedek. 100% of Gedek 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%

What Gedek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedek 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 Gedek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gedek. For the veterans among your Gedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gedek in 1970 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedek 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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