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Gadmer Family History

Gadmer 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: Gaumer, Radmer, Gamer, Palmer, Galler, Kader, Hamer, Gander, Ganter

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Where is the Gadmer family from?

You can see how Gadmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gadmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gadmer family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadmer's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gadmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Gadmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadmer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gadmer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gadmer. For the veterans among your Gadmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadmer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gadmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gadmer in 1972 was 90, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadmer 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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