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Geddy Family History

Geddy 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: Reddy, Keddy, Eddy, Leddy, Peddy, Gaddy, Teddy, Geary, Goody, Gandy

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Where is the Geddy family from?

You can see how Geddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Geddy families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Geddy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geddy 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 Geddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geddy. 100% of Geddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Geddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddy 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Geddy. 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 442 military records available for the last name Geddy. For the veterans among your Geddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddy lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Geddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geddy in 1942 was 42, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geddy 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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