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Gidal Family History

Gidal 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: Vidal, Gill, Gal, Ida, Iida, Vinal, Goda, Godel, Giza, Vida

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Where is the Gidal family from?

You can see how Gidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gidal family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidal's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gidal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidal 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 38 census records available for the last name Gidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gidal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gidal. For the veterans among your Gidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gidal in 1968 was 68, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidal 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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