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Gedig Family History

Gedig 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: Redig, Wedig, Gerig, Feig, Geng, Geddie, Bedi, Teig, Nadig, Selig

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Where is the Gedig family from?

You can see how Gedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gedig families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gedig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gedig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedig 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 Gedig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedig. 100% of Gedig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gedig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedig 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gedig. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gedig. For the veterans among your Gedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gedig in 1967 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedig 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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