This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geskie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geskie Family History

Geskie 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: Geske, Geddie, Leslie, Reekie, Leckie, Beske, Meske, Meskin, Heskin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geskie family from?

You can see how Geskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geskie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geskie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 3 Geskie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geskie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geskie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geskie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Geskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geskie. 50% of Geskie men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Geskie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Geskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Geskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geskie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geskie

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Geskie. 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.

View all Geskie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Geskie. For the veterans among your Geskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geskie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geskie family history

Discover More

What is the average Geskie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Geskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geskie in 1962 was 63, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geskie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geskie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial