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Gildawie Family History

Gildawie 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: Glawe, Goldie, Goldwire, Goldade, Gilde, Gilday, Gildow, Gillaspie

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Where is the Gildawie family from?

You can see how Gildawie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildawie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gildawie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Gildawie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gildawie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gildawie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildawie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Gildawie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildawie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gildawie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gildawie. For the veterans among your Gildawie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildawie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gildawie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gildawie in 1980 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildawie 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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