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Gidde Family History

Gidde 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: Hidde, Gudde, Gilde, Gidden, Linde, Garde, Gade, Ide, Geddie, Ridge

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Where is the Gidde family from?

You can see how Gidde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Gidde families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Gidde families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidde's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gidde families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gidde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidde 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gidde. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gidde. For the veterans among your Gidde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidde lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Gidde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gidde in 1972 was 76, and 77 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidde 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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