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Gedons Family History

Gedons 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: Dedon, Geron, Pedone, Tedone, Geddes, Gens, Gerdon, Gedeon, Lemons

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Where is the Gedons family from?

You can see how Gedons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gedons families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gedons family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedons's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gedons families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedons 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 20 census records available for the last name Gedons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedons 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gedons. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gedons. For the veterans among your Gedons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedons lifespan?

Average Gedons life expectancy in 1972 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedons 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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