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Gadra Family History

Gadra 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: Gara, Zadra, Sada, Bara, Taira, Rada, Vara, Gade, Lada, Garr

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Where is the Gadra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadra 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 Gadra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gadra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gadra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadra 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gadra. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gadra. For the veterans among your Gadra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gadra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gadra in 1965 was 42, and 80 in 1997.

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