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Gedrem Family History

Gedrem 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: Gere, Gerren, Gedney, Geddes, Gehret, Geren, Gehres, Drew, George

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Where is the Gedrem family from?

You can see how Gedrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedrem family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gedrem family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedrem's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gedrem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedrem 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 6 census records available for the last name Gedrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedrem 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gedrem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gedrem. For the veterans among your Gedrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedrem lifespan?

Average Gedrem life expectancy in 1995 was 3 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedrem 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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