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Gedin Family History

Gedin 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: Hedin, Genin, Wedin, Godin, Ledin, Gelin, Medin, Edin, Redin, Gavin

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Where is the Gedin family from?

You can see how Gedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gedin family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Gedin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedin 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 168 census records available for the last name Gedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gedin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gedin. For the veterans among your Gedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedin lifespan?

Average Gedin life expectancy in 2003 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedin 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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