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Gitchrist Family History

Gitchrist 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: Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Christ, Ghrist, Seachrist, Gilcrest, Sechrist

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Where is the Gitchrist family from?

You can see how Gitchrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitchrist family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gitchrist families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Gitchrist family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gitchrist's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gitchrist families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitchrist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gitchrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitchrist 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gitchrist. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gitchrist. For the veterans among your Gitchrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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