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Geddies Family History

Geddies 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: Geddie, Geddes, Geddis, Gerdes, Eddins, Gaddis, Eddie, Keddie, Peddie

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Where is the Geddies family from?

You can see how Geddies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddies family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geddies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Geddies families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geddies's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Geddies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geddies 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 497 census records available for the last name Geddies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddies 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Geddies. 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 27 military records available for the last name Geddies. For the veterans among your Geddies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddies lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geddies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geddies in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geddies 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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