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Gehin Family History

Gehin 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: Genin, Gelin, Gethin, Gavin, Melin, Pepin, Gahan, Lewin, Gehl, Chin

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Where is the Gehin family from?

You can see how Gehin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Gehin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gehin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehin 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 Gehin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehin. 50% of Gehin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Gehin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Gehin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehin 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gehin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gehin. For the veterans among your Gehin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Gehin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gehin in 1979 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehin 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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