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Giddish Family History

Giddish 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: Gladish, Reddish, Gaddis, Geddis, Windish, Idris, Geddie, Siddiqi

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Where is the Giddish family from?

You can see how Giddish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giddish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Giddish families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Giddish's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Giddish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giddish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giddish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giddish. 100% of Giddish women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Giddish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Giddish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giddish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Giddish. 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 25 military records available for the last name Giddish. For the veterans among your Giddish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giddish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Giddish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Giddish in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giddish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giddish 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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