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Gedstead Family History

Gedstead 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: Newstead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Winstead, Beckstead, Hempstead

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Where is the Gedstead family from?

You can see how Gedstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gedstead families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedstead's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Gedstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedstead 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 Gedstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedstead. 100% of Gedstead men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Gedstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gedstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedstead 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gedstead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gedstead. For the veterans among your Gedstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedstead lifespan?

Average Gedstead life expectancy in 1959 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedstead 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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