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Gidey Family History

Gidey 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: Gidley, Gidney, Giles, Sidney, Gade, Rider, Ide, Ridley, Godel

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Where is the Gidey family from?

You can see how Gidey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gidey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gidey family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Gidey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidey 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 105 census records available for the last name Gidey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gidey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gidey. For the veterans among your Gidey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidey lifespan?

Average Gidey life expectancy in 1998 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidey 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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