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Ghidsey Family History

Ghidsey Surname 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: Chidsey, Gidley, Giesey, Gridley, Hisey, Godsey, Hinsey, Gidney

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Where is the Ghidsey family from?

You can see how Ghidsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghidsey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ghidsey family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghidsey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ghidsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghidsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Ghidsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghidsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ghidsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ghidsey. For the veterans among your Ghidsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghidsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghidsey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghidsey

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