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Gidson Family History

Gidson 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: Gideon, Eidson, Gadson, Gilson, Gibson, Gipson, Sibson, Lipson

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Where is the Gidson family from?

You can see how Gidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gidson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gidson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gidson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidson 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 Gidson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gidson. 100% of Gidson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidson 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gidson. 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 184 military records available for the last name Gidson. For the veterans among your Gidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gidson

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