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Gaydish Family History

Gaydish 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: Gaydosh, Gladish, Kadish, Gaddis, Gaydos, Garrish, Parrish, Bayliss

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Where is the Gaydish family from?

You can see how Gaydish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaydish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaydish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaydish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gaydish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaydish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaydish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gaydish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaydish 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gaydish. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gaydish. For the veterans among your Gaydish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaydish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gaydish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaydish in 1976 was 53, and 48 in 1998.

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