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Geordie Family History

Geordie 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: George, Geddie, Georgia, Goldie, Gerde, Georgi, Goodie, Gordin

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Where is the Geordie family from?

You can see how Geordie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geordie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geordie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Geordie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geordie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geordie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Geordie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geordie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geordie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geordie. For the veterans among your Geordie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geordie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geordie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geordie

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