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Geddling Family History

Geddling 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: Goodling, Hedding, Wendling, Geiling, Redding, Redling, Edling

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Where is the Geddling family from?

You can see how Geddling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geddling families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Geddling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geddling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geddling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geddling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geddling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geddling. 100% of Geddling men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Geddling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddling 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Geddling. 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 22 military records available for the last name Geddling. For the veterans among your Geddling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Geddling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geddling in 1966 was 72, and 46 in 2000.

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