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Gaddas Family History

Gaddas 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: Gaddis, Vadas, Gajda, Kardas, Gazda, Gaida, Gadway, Ladas, Gadd

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Where is the Gaddas family from?

You can see how Gaddas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaddas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaddas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gaddas family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaddas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gaddas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaddas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaddas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaddas. 100% of Gaddas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Gaddas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaddas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gaddas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gaddas. For the veterans among your Gaddas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaddas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gaddas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaddas in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

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