History of your Surname
Get access to Gedalig family records.Start a free trial

Gedalig Family History

Gedalig 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: Geddie, Geraci, Selig, Medlin, Pedalino, Medaglia, Gerald, Mehalic

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gedalig family from?

You can see how Gedalig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedalig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedalig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedalig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gedalig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedalig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedalig ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gedalig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gedalig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedalig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gedalig

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gedalig. 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.

View all Gedalig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gedalig. For the veterans among your Gedalig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gedalig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gedalig family history

Discover More

What is the average Gedalig lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gedalig family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gedalig last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial