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Gedakovitz Family History

Gedakovitz Name 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: Herskovitz, Berkovitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Gershowitz, Radakovich

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gedakovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedakovitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gedakovitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gedakovitz. For the veterans among your Gedakovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedakovitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Gedakovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gedakovitz in 1975 was 79, and 84 in 1999.

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