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Gidlof Family History

Gidlof 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: Gideon, Sidlo, Gidley, Gillow, Gielow, Gillon, Ridlon, Gill, Dillon

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Where is the Gidlof family from?

You can see how Gidlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gidlof families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gidlof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gidlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidlof 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 Gidlof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gidlof. 50% of Gidlof men worked as a Logger.

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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

  • Logger
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gidlof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gidlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidlof 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gidlof. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gidlof. For the veterans among your Gidlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidlof lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gidlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gidlof in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gidlof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidlof 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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