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Giddin Family History

Giddin 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: Goddin, Gidden, Geddie, Gilpin, Glidden, Giddings, Uddin, Godin

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Where is the Giddin family from?

You can see how Giddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giddin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Giddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Giddin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Giddin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Giddin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Giddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giddin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Giddin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Giddin. For the veterans among your Giddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giddin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Giddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giddin in 1985 was 84, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giddin 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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