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Gechie Family History

Gechie 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: Geddie, Leckie, Richie, Geschke, Gethin, Gebbie, Ketchie, Michie

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Where is the Gechie family from?

You can see how Gechie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gechie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gechie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Gechie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gechie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gechie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gechie 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 130 census records available for the last name Gechie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gechie 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gechie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gechie. For the veterans among your Gechie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gechie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gechie 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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