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Gidak Family History

Gidak 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, Hodak, Nida, Diak

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Where is the Gidak family from?

You can see how Gidak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gidak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gidak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidak 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 Gidak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gidak. 100% of Gidak women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gidak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gidak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gidak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gidak. For the veterans among your Gidak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gidak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gidak in 1974 was 72, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gidak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidak 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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