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Gadash Family History

Gadash Name 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: Vadas, Ganesh, Gladish, Dash, Ladas, Barash, Gash, Balash, Kadish

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Where is the Gadash family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gadash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gadash. 100% of Gadash men worked as a Miner. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gadash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadash 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 Gadash. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Gadash. For the veterans among your Gadash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadash lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Gadash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gadash in 1991 was 69, and 62 in 2001.

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