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Gyden Family History

Gyden 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: Hyden, Ryden, Gayden, Gaden, Lyden, Green, Hayden, Hyde, Eden, Boden

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Where is the Gyden family from?

You can see how Gyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gyden families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyden's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gyden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyden. 100% of Gyden women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gyden. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gyden. For the veterans among your Gyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gyden in 1971 was 47, and 45 in 2003.

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