This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gidlin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gidlin Family History

Gidlin 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: Gimlin, Giblin, Gitlin, Gillin, Gatlin, Timlin, Gilpin, Gilling

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gidlin family from?

You can see how Gidlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gidlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gidlin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidlin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gidlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gidlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gidlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gidlin

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Gidlin. 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.

View all Gidlin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gidlin. For the veterans among your Gidlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gidlin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gidlin family history

Discover More

What is the average Gidlin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gidlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gidlin in 1971 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gidlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidlin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gidlin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial