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Gedinger Family History

Gedinger 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: Bedinger, Redinger, Hedinger, Edinger, Medinger, Geringer, Beringer

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Where is the Gedinger family from?

You can see how Gedinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gedinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedinger 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 31 census records available for the last name Gedinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedinger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gedinger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gedinger. For the veterans among your Gedinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedinger lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Gedinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gedinger in 1989 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedinger 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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