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Gednetz Family History

Gednetz 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: Gedney, Gelnett, Genet, Gentz, Genett, Gennett, Netz, Garnett

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Where is the Gednetz family from?

You can see how Gednetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gednetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gednetz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gednetz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gednetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gednetz 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 Gednetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automobile Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gednetz. 100% of Gednetz men worked as an Automobile Mechanic.

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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

  • Automobile Mechanic
    100%

What Gednetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gednetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gednetz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gednetz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gednetz. For the veterans among your Gednetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gednetz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gednetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gednetz in 1971 was 87, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gednetz 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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