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Gede Family History

Gede 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: Gee, Gade, Goede, Fede, Gere, Gude, Gerde, Ede, Dede, Gaede

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Where is the Gede family from?

You can see how Gede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gede family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gede's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gede families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gede 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 395 census records available for the last name Gede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gede 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Gede. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gede. For the veterans among your Gede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gede lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gede in 1965 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gede 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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