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Gedda Family History

Gedda 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: Seda, Geddie, Goda, Cerda, Gajda, Reddy, Gazda, Guida, Gaida, Gera

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Where is the Gedda family from?

You can see how Gedda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gedda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gedda family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gedda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedda. 20% of Gedda men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
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What Gedda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Gedda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedda 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Gedda. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gedda. For the veterans among your Gedda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gedda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gedda in 1963 was 82, and 93 in 2002.

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