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Gidly Family History

Gidly 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, Gilly, Gill, Lilly, Ridley, Tilly, Idle, Guidry, Billy, Gil

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Where is the Gidly family from?

You can see how Gidly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gidly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gidly families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gidly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gidly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Gidly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gidly. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gidly. For the veterans among your Gidly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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