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Gedson Family History

Gedson 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: Getson, Gedeon, Gadson, Edson, Gerson, Genson, Benson, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Gedson family from?

You can see how Gedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gedson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gedson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gedson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedson 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 Gedson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gedson. 100% of Gedson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gedson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Gedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gedson. 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 Gedson. For the veterans among your Gedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gedson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gedson in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedson 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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