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Gelchie Family History

Gelchie 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: Geschke, Melchi, Ketchie, Geddie, Belcher, Melchior, Welcome, Felch

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Where is the Gelchie family from?

You can see how Gelchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelchie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gelchie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelchie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gelchie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelchie 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 12 census records available for the last name Gelchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelchie 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 Gelchie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gelchie. For the veterans among your Gelchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelchie lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Gelchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gelchie in 1983 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelchie 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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