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Gides Family History

Gides 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: Giles, Sides, Vides, Gines, Gies, Miles, Gates, Rodes, Gade, Hines

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Where is the Gides family from?

You can see how Gides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gides family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gides family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gides's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gides 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 Gides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gides. 25% of Gides men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Paperhanger
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Gides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Gides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gides 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gides. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gides. For the veterans among your Gides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gides lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gides in 1970 was 68, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gides

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gides 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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