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Gedes Family History

Gedes 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: Geddes, Edes, Gerdes, Guedes, Giles, Gates, Lees, Eden, Reder, Gee

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Where is the Gedes family from?

You can see how Gedes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gedes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gedes families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gedes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gedes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Gedes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedes 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Gedes. 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 Gedes. For the veterans among your Gedes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Gedes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gedes in 1979 was 80, and 83 in 1988.

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