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Geddings Family History

Geddings Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Gittings.

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


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Where is the Geddings family from?

You can see how Geddings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geddings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Geddings families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geddings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geddings families in 1911.
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What did your Geddings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geddings. 24% of Geddings men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Geddings women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geddings were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Geddings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddings 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Geddings. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geddings. For the veterans among your Geddings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddings lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Geddings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Geddings in 1949 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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