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Gid Family History

Gid Name 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: Eid, Cid, Gad, Gil, Gin, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim, Gill

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Where is the Gid family from?

You can see how Gid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gid families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gid's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gid. 100% of Gid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Gid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gid 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gid. 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 Gid. For the veterans among your Gid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gid lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gid in 1965 was 77, and 93 in 2002.

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