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Gedal Family History

Gedal 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: Medal, Gal, Beal, Real, Neal, Seda, Gehl, Seal, Goda, Godel

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Where is the Gedal family from?

You can see how Gedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedal family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gedal family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedal's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gedal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gedal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedal 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gedal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gedal. For the veterans among your Gedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedal lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gedal in 1977 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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