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Geddie Family History

Geddie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Morayshire): variant of Gaddy. See also Keddy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geddie family from?

You can see how Geddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geddie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Geddie families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Geddie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geddie families in 1891.
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What did your Geddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geddie. 100% of Geddie men worked as a Shipwright and 100% of Geddie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipwright
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddie 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Geddie. 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 Geddie. For the veterans among your Geddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Geddie in 1955 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geddie 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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