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Gedera Family History

Gedera 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: Reder, Gelder, Geyer, Geier, Madera, Gera, Eder, Fodera, Leder

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Where is the Gedera family from?

You can see how Gedera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gedera families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gedera family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedera's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gedera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedera 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 20 census records available for the last name Gedera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedera 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gedera. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gedera. For the veterans among your Gedera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Gedera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gedera in 1964 was 62, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedera 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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