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Gedrose Family History

Gedrose 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: Melrose, Grose, Penrose, Pedrosa, Cedrone, De Rose, Le Rose, Gerome

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Where is the Gedrose family from?

You can see how Gedrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedrose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gedrose families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedrose's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gedrose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedrose 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 Gedrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gedrose. 60% of Gedrose men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gedrose women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gedrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Gedrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedrose 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gedrose. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gedrose. For the veterans among your Gedrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedrose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gedrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gedrose in 1963 was 76, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedrose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedrose 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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