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Gjedsted Family History

Gjedsted 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: Gersten, Gerster, Fjerstad, Jester, Fjelstad, Geister, Gerstel

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Where is the Gjedsted family from?

You can see how Gjedsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjedsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjedsted family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjedsted's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gjedsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjedsted 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 135 census records available for the last name Gjedsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjedsted 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Gjedsted. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gjedsted. For the veterans among your Gjedsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjedsted lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gjedsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gjedsted in 1973 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjedsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjedsted 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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