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Gadner Family History

Gadner 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: Garner, Ladner, Radner, Gagner, Gardner, Gasner, Gafner, Gainer

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Where is the Gadner family from?

You can see how Gadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gadner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Gadner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gadner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gadner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gadner. 42% of Gadner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Gadner women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gadner were Attendant and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadner 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gadner. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gadner. For the veterans among your Gadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Gadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gadner in 1976 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

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