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Gedye Family History

Gedye Surname Meaning

see Giddy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gedye family from?

You can see how Gedye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gedye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gedye families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gedye's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gedye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gedye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gedye. 90% of Gedye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

What Gedye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gedye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedye 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Gedye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 286 military records available for the last name Gedye. For the veterans among your Gedye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gedye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gedye in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedye 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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