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Gedies Family History

Gedies 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: Geddes, Geddie, Geier, Dies, Fedie, Geis, Gentes, Gedney, Gries

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Where is the Gedies family from?

You can see how Gedies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gedies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Gedies families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedies's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gedies families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gedies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedies 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gedies. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gedies. For the veterans among your Gedies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedies lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Gedies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gedies in 1960 was 55, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedies 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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