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Geidd Family History

Geidd 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: Eid, Geist, Kidd, Weide, Geier, Reidt, Guida, Gaida, Heide, Gadd

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Where is the Geidd family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geidd. 100% of Geidd men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Geidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geidd 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 Geidd. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geidd. For the veterans among your Geidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geidd lifespan?

Average Geidd life expectancy in 2001 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geidd 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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