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Gedamke Family History

Gedamke 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: Gramke, Geddie, Leake, Dame, Game, Remke, Gemme, Gacke, Damme

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Where is the Gedamke family from?

You can see how Gedamke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedamke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedamke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gedamke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gedamke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gedamke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedamke 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 68 census records available for the last name Gedamke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedamke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gedamke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gedamke. For the veterans among your Gedamke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedamke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Gedamke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gedamke in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedamke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedamke 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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