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Gideon Family History

Gideon Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical name meaning ‘one who cuts down’ in Hebrew.

It was borne by an Israelite leader appointed to deliver his people from the Midianites (Judges 14).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gideon family from?

You can see how Gideon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gideon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gideon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gideon families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gideon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gideon families in 1891.
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What did your Gideon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gideon. 100% of Gideon men worked as a No Occupation and 100% of Gideon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Gideon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gideon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gideon. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Gideon. For the veterans among your Gideon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gideon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gideon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gideon in 1945 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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