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Gekil Family History

Gekil 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: Geil, Kil, Peil, Gehl, Keil, Feil, Reil, Cecil, Seki, Gell

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Where is the Gekil family from?

You can see how Gekil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekil family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gekil family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gekil's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gekil families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gekil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gekil. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gekil. For the veterans among your Gekil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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