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Giddle Family History

Giddle 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: Diddle, Riddle, Biddle, Liddle, Siddle, Grindle, Geddie, Idle, Weddle

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Where is the Giddle family from?

You can see how Giddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giddle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Giddle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Giddle family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giddle's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Giddle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giddle 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 257 census records available for the last name Giddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giddle 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Giddle. 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 35 military records available for the last name Giddle. For the veterans among your Giddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giddle lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Giddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Giddle in 1983 was 94, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giddle 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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