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Gedo Family History

Gedo 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: Gero, Gelo, Geno, Ledo, Dedo, Gebo, Geho, Guo, Leo, Zeno

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Where is the Gedo family from?

You can see how Gedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gedo families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gedo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedo. 100% of Gedo men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedo 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gedo. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gedo. For the veterans among your Gedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gedo in 1965 was 76, and 58 in 1997.

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