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Gichow Family History

Gichow 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: Pichon, Chow, Nichol, Zachow, Muchow, Reichow, Gillow, Gielow, Michon

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Where is the Gichow family from?

You can see how Gichow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gichow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gichow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gichow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gichow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gichow 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 2 census records available for the last name Gichow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gichow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gichow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gichow. For the veterans among your Gichow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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