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Giden Family History

Giden 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: Iden, Gideon, Widen, Gaden, Liden, Eiden, Given, Riden, Gidden

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Where is the Giden family from?

You can see how Giden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Giden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Giden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Giden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giden 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 Giden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giden. 54% of Giden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giden women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Giden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Giden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giden 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Giden. 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 51 military records available for the last name Giden. For the veterans among your Giden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Giden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giden in 1958 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giden 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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