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Gedman Family History

Gedman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lithuanian Gedminas: variant of Gediminas from the personal name Gediminas.

Possibly also English: unexplained.

This surname has apparently died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gedman family from?

You can see how Gedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Gedman families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gedman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gedman families in 1891.
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What did your Gedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gedman. 100% of Gedman men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gedman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedman 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gedman. 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 316 military records available for the last name Gedman. For the veterans among your Gedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gedman in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedman 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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