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Gidcumb Family History

Gidcumb Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a farm called Gitcombe in Cornworthy (Devon). Peter de Gydiacomb' was a tenant there in 133.

It was named for the valley (Old English cumb) in which it was situated qualified by Gidye, a Devon surname meaning ‘mad crazy’ and presumably borne by an early owner of the farm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gidcumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidcumb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gidcumb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gidcumb families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidcumb's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gidcumb families in 1891.
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What did your Gidcumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gidcumb. 42% of Gidcumb men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gidcumb 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Operator
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Gidcumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidcumb 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gidcumb. 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 267 military records available for the last name Gidcumb. For the veterans among your Gidcumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidcumb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gidcumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gidcumb in 1953 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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