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Gadaire Family History

Gadaire 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: Admire, Adair, Gaddie, Gade, Ladage, Geddie, Kadar, Madeira, Gaar

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Where is the Gadaire family from?

You can see how Gadaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadaire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gadaire families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gadaire's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gadaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadaire 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 Gadaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gadaire. 38% of Gadaire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gadaire women worked as a Clerical Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Worker
    100%

What Gadaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Gadaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadaire 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gadaire. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gadaire. For the veterans among your Gadaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadaire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gadaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gadaire in 1964 was 65, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gadaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadaire 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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