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Gidrey Family History

Gidrey 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, Sidney, Ridley, Godfrey, Audrey, Guidry, Ardrey

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Where is the Gidrey family from?

You can see how Gidrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gidrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gidrey family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidrey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gidrey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidrey 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 Gidrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cameraman Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gidrey. 100% of Gidrey men worked as a Cameraman Labor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cameraman Labor
    100%

What Gidrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gidrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidrey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gidrey. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gidrey. For the veterans among your Gidrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidrey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Gidrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gidrey in 1977 was 13, and 51 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidrey 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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