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Giddinge Family History

Giddinge Surname 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: Giddings, Iddings, Godding, Biddinger, Geddings, Geddie, Wilding

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Where is the Giddinge family from?

You can see how Giddinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giddinge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Giddinge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Giddinge family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Giddinge's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Giddinge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giddinge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Giddinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giddinge 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Giddinge. 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 26 military records available for the last name Giddinge. For the veterans among your Giddinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giddinge lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Giddinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Giddinge in 1982 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giddinge 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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