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Geachin Family History

Geachin 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: Machin, Mceachin, Glackin, Gethin, Gearin, Pechin, Gavin, Germain

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Where is the Geachin family from?

You can see how Geachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geachin family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Geachin families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geachin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geachin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geachin 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 85 census records available for the last name Geachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geachin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geachin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geachin. For the veterans among your Geachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geachin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geachin 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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