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Gedman Name Meaning

Altered form of Lithuanian Gedminas: variant of Gediminas from the personal name Gediminas. Possibly also English: unexplained. This surname has apparently died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wedman, Edman, Mesman, Redman, German, Ledman, Godman, Hedman, Dedman

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Where is the Gedman family from?

You can see how Gedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 10 Gedman families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Gedman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gedman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gedman. 28% of Gedman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gedman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gedman were Salesman and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedman 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gedman. 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 316 military records available for the last name Gedman. For the veterans among your Gedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gedman in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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