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Gedert Family History

Gedert 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: Goedert, Gebert, Reder, Gelder, Egert, Gobert, Geyer, Geier, Lebert

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Where is the Gedert family from?

You can see how Gedert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gedert family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedert's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Gedert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedert 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 Gedert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedert. 67% of Gedert men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Gedert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Gedert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedert 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gedert. 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 77 military records available for the last name Gedert. For the veterans among your Gedert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gedert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gedert in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedert 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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