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Gidcomb Family History

Gidcomb 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: Gidcumb, Liscomb, Giacomo, Titcomb, Whitcomb, Newcomb, Holcomb, Acomb

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Where is the Gidcomb family from?

You can see how Gidcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gidcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gidcomb family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidcomb's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Gidcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidcomb 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 Gidcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gidcomb. 34% of Gidcomb men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Logging
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Gidcomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Gidcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidcomb 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gidcomb. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gidcomb. For the veterans among your Gidcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidcomb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gidcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gidcomb in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidcomb 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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