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Gadient Family History

Gadient Name Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained. In the US this surname is found mainly in MN.

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


Similar surnames: Gaden, Griest, Bedient, Faden, Gent, Aument, Gabert, Gantert, Haden

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Where is the Gadient family from?

You can see how Gadient families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadient family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadient families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gadient families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadient's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gadient families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadient surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gadient ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gadient. 40% of Gadient men worked as a Farm and 100% of Gadient women worked as a Farm. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Gadient. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadient 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gadient. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Gadient. For the veterans among your Gadient ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadient lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gadient life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gadient in 1958 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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