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Ghie Family History

Ghie 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: Thie, Shie, Ghio, Ghee, Shi, Chi, He, Chae, Gale, White

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Where is the Ghie family from?

You can see how Ghie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ghie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Ghie families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ghie's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Ghie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghie 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 772 census records available for the last name Ghie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghie 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Ghie. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ghie. For the veterans among your Ghie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghie lifespan?

Average Ghie life expectancy in 1992 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghie 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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