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Gehde Family History

Gehde 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: Wehde, Gohde, Gerde, Lehde, Gehle, Mehle, Gee, Garde, Gade, Gehl

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Where is the Gehde family from?

You can see how Gehde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gehde families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehde's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gehde families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gehde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehde 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gehde. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gehde. For the veterans among your Gehde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehde lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gehde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gehde in 1969 was 83, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehde 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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