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Gadjen Family History

Gadjen 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: Gaden, Garten, Gade, Hadden, Gansen, Gayden, Laden, Kaden, Galen

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Where is the Gadjen family from?

You can see how Gadjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadjen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadjen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gadjen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadjen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gadjen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadjen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gadjen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gadjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadjen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gadjen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gadjen. For the veterans among your Gadjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadjen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gadjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gadjen in 1964 was 79, and 50 in 2002.

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