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Gidders Family History

Gidders 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: Sidders, Giddens, Kidder, Fiddes, Linders, Winders, Widder, Geddes

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Where is the Gidders family from?

You can see how Gidders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gidders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gidders families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidders's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gidders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidders 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 75 census records available for the last name Gidders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidders 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gidders. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gidders. For the veterans among your Gidders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidders lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Gidders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gidders in 1973 was 80, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidders 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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