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Gidney Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Gedney .

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


Similar surnames: Widney, Gidley, Gedney, Winey, Garney, Gidden, Gorney, Sidney, Godbey

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Where is the Gidney family from?

You can see how Gidney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gidney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Gidney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gidney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gidney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gidney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gidney. 69% of Gidney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Fisherman
    22%
  • Machinist
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gidney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gidney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 903 military records available for the last name Gidney. For the veterans among your Gidney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidney lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gidney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gidney in 1949 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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