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Gidden Family History

Gidden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Giddens.

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


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Where is the Gidden family from?

You can see how Gidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gidden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Gidden families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gidden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gidden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gidden 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 Gidden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gidden. 25% of Gidden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gidden women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gidden were Salesman and Cashier.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gidden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gidden 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Gidden. 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 441 military records available for the last name Gidden. For the veterans among your Gidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gidden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gidden in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gidden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gidden 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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