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Gaedeke Family History

Gaedeke 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: Goedeke, Radeke, Gieseke, Gaede, Goedecke, Gandee, Luedeke, Gander

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Where is the Gaedeke family from?

You can see how Gaedeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaedeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaedeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gaedeke families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gaedeke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaedeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaedeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaedeke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Gaedeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaedeke 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gaedeke. 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 200 military records available for the last name Gaedeke. For the veterans among your Gaedeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaedeke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gaedeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaedeke in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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