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Gedel Family History

Gedel 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: Godel, Edel, Redel, Bedel, Wedel, Medel, Gendel, Geidel, Gebel, Gabel

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Where is the Gedel family from?

You can see how Gedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gedel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedel 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 Gedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedel. 100% of Gedel women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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What Gedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Gedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gedel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gedel. For the veterans among your Gedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gedel in 1966 was 84, and 97 in 1998.

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