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Gedfry Family History

Gedfry 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: Geary, Godfrey, Gery, Gedney, Gentry, Gerry, Geffre, Geery, Guedry

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Where is the Gedfry family from?

You can see how Gedfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedfry family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gedfry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gedfry families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedfry's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gedfry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gedfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedfry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gedfry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gedfry. For the veterans among your Gedfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedfry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedfry 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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