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Gedrich Family History

Gedrich 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: Gerich, Hedrich, Genrich, Fenrich, Andrich, Redlich, Goldrich

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Where is the Gedrich family from?

You can see how Gedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gedrich families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedrich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gedrich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Gedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedrich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gedrich. 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 196 military records available for the last name Gedrich. For the veterans among your Gedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gedrich in 1965 was 61, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedrich 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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