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Gida Family History

Gida 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: Ida, Iida, Goda, Giza, Vida, Guida, Gaida, Nida, Gima, Kida

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Where is the Gida family from?

You can see how Gida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gida families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gida's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gida families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gida 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 Gida ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pen Grinder
    100%

What Gida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Gida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gida 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Gida. 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 117 military records available for the last name Gida. For the veterans among your Gida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gida lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gida in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gida 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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