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Gadeby Family History

Gadeby 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: Gadsby, Gade, Gadway, Gately, Godby, Gaden, Galey, Garey, Adey, Gaby

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Where is the Gadeby family from?

You can see how Gadeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadeby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gadeby families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Gadeby families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadeby's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gadeby families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Gadeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadeby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gadeby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gadeby. For the veterans among your Gadeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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