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Gedigian Family History

Gedigian 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: Georgian, Radigan, Georgia, Gavigan, Digman, Meighan, Geiman, Madigan

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Where is the Gedigian family from?

You can see how Gedigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedigian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedigian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedigian's in USA. California had the highest population of Gedigian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedigian 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 18 census records available for the last name Gedigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedigian 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gedigian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gedigian. For the veterans among your Gedigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedigian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gedigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gedigian in 1977 was 75, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedigian 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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