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Gadegard Family History

Gadegard 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: Odegard, Goddard, Haggard, Agard, Legard, Odegaard, Gerard, Oppegard

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gadegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadegard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gadegard. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Gadegard. For the veterans among your Gadegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadegard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gadegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gadegard in 1968 was 62, and 88 in 1996.

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