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Gedraitis Family History

Gedraitis 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: Petraitis, Gudaitis, Gerrits, Moraitis, Zemaitis, Geraci, Stratis

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Where is the Gedraitis family from?

You can see how Gedraitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedraitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gedraitis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gedraitis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gedraitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedraitis 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 Gedraitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedraitis. 40% of Gedraitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Gedraitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gedraitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedraitis 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Gedraitis. 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 220 military records available for the last name Gedraitis. For the veterans among your Gedraitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedraitis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gedraitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gedraitis in 1957 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedraitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedraitis 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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