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Gidwaney Family History

Gidwaney 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: Gidney, Sidney, Gadway, Graney, Kidney, Greaney, Growney, Gedney

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Where is the Gidwaney family from?

You can see how Gidwaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidwaney family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Gidwaney families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gidwaney's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Gidwaney families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gidwaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidwaney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gidwaney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gidwaney. For the veterans among your Gidwaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidwaney lifespan?

Average Gidwaney life expectancy in 1998 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidwaney 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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