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Gyde Family History

Gyde Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French male personal name Gide which is ultimately of ancient Germanic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gyde family from?

You can see how Gyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Gyde families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gyde's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gyde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyde 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 Gyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gyde. 67% of Gyde men worked as a Carpenter and 78% of Gyde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gyde were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Childrens Nurse
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Gyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyde 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Gyde. 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 331 military records available for the last name Gyde. For the veterans among your Gyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gyde in 1962 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyde 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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