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Gaddist Family History

Gaddist Surname 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: Gaddis, Addis, Geddis, Faddis, Gaddie, Geist, Geddie, Gast, Gladish

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaddist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gaddist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaddist 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gaddist. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Gaddist. For the veterans among your Gaddist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaddist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gaddist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaddist in 1968 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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