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Gedenberg Family History

Gedenberg 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: Levenberg, Bredenberg, Fredenberg, Seidenberg, Rodenberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Gedenberg family from?

You can see how Gedenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gedenberg families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedenberg's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gedenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gedenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedenberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gedenberg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gedenberg. For the veterans among your Gedenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gedenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gedenberg in 1972 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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