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Geddish Family History

Geddish 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: Reddish, Geddis, Geddie, Gladish, Gerrish, Redish, Geddes, Gaddis

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Where is the Geddish family from?

You can see how Geddish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geddish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geddish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geddish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Geddish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Geddish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geddish. For the veterans among your Geddish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Geddish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geddish in 1970 was 61, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geddish 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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