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Gedra Family History

Gedra 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: Gera, Serra, Guerra, Geary, Seda, Gero, Goda, Bera, Sera, Gura

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Where is the Gedra family from?

You can see how Gedra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gedra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gedra families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gedra's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gedra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gedra. 100% of Gedra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gedra women worked as a New Worker. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Gedra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Gedra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedra 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Gedra. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gedra. For the veterans among your Gedra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gedra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gedra in 1962 was 69, and 94 in 2003.

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