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Giedd Family History

Giedd Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Gött (see Gott). This name is one of the German names that were established in Ukraine during the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Giedd family from?

You can see how Giedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Giedd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Giedd families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Giedd's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Giedd families in 1911.
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What did your Giedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giedd. 46% of Giedd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Giedd women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giedd 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Giedd. 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 173 military records available for the last name Giedd. For the veterans among your Giedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giedd lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Giedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Giedd in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giedd 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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