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Gidd Family History

Gidd 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: Kidd, Gadd, Tidd, Giedd, Gill, Gold, Bird, Ida, Kind, Eid

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Where is the Gidd family from?

You can see how Gidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gidd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gidd family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gidd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidd 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 327 census records available for the last name Gidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidd 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gidd. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gidd. For the veterans among your Gidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Gidd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gidd in 1973 was 49, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidd 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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