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Gadsden Name Meaning

English (Bedfordshire): variant of Gadson .

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


Similar surnames: Ramsden, Amsden, Gayden, Marsden, Hidden, Barden, Wasden, Glidden

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Where is the Gadsden family from?

You can see how Gadsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadsden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gadsden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Gadsden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gadsden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gadsden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadsden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gadsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gadsden. 100% of Gadsden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Gadsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadsden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gadsden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gadsden. For the veterans among your Gadsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadsden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gadsden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gadsden in 1954 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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