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Gadison Family History

Gadison Surname Meaning

African American: patronymic from the Biblical name Gad (see Gad ) or an altered form of Garrison.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gadison family from?

You can see how Gadison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gadison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gadison families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gadison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gadison families in 1891.
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What did your Gadison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gadison. 49% of Gadison men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Gadison women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gadison were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gadison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadison 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gadison. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gadison. For the veterans among your Gadison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gadison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gadison in 1964 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadison 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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