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Gaerdner Family History

Gaerdner 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: Gardner, Gaertner, Garner, Lardner, Gardener, Gartner, Gaarder

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Where is the Gaerdner family from?

You can see how Gaerdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaerdner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaerdner families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Gaerdner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaerdner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaerdner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaerdner 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 141 census records available for the last name Gaerdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaerdner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gaerdner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gaerdner. For the veterans among your Gaerdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaerdner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gaerdner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaerdner in 1963 was 55, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaerdner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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