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Giddie Family History

Giddie 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: Geddie, Gaddie, Giudice, Goldie, Diddle, Boddie, Hidde, Riddle, Gudde

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Where is the Giddie family from?

You can see how Giddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Giddie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Giddie families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Giddie's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Giddie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giddie 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 184 census records available for the last name Giddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giddie 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Giddie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Giddie. For the veterans among your Giddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giddie lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Giddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giddie in 1993 was 59, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giddie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giddie 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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