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Gehue Family History

Gehue 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: Gehle, Mehle, Gee, Begue, Gehl, Gehm, Jehle, Gehr, Gemme, Wehde

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Where is the Gehue family from?

You can see how Gehue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehue family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gehue families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehue's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gehue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehue 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 Gehue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gehue. 67% of Gehue men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%

What Gehue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Gehue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehue 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gehue. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gehue. For the veterans among your Gehue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehue lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gehue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gehue in 1972 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehue 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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