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Gidish Family History

Gidish 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: Gladish, Kadish, Gish, Redish, Irish, Budish, Windish, Minish, Giles

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Where is the Gidish family from?

You can see how Gidish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gidish family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gidish's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gidish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gidish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gidish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gidish. For the veterans among your Gidish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Gidish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gidish in 1970 was 52, and 89 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidish 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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