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Gadwah Family History

Gadwah 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: Gadway, Radway, Galway, Radwan, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Agarwal

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Where is the Gadwah family from?

You can see how Gadwah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadwah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gadwah families living in New Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gadwah's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gadwah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadwah 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 Gadwah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private First Class was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gadwah. 34% of Gadwah men worked as a Private First Class.

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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

  • Private First Class
    34%
  • Painterpaperer
    34%
  • Chopper
    34%

What Gadwah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Gadwah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadwah 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gadwah. 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 114 military records available for the last name Gadwah. For the veterans among your Gadwah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadwah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gadwah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gadwah in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gadwah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gadwah 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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