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Gichton Family History

Gichton 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: Pichon, Picton, Girton, Michon, Eichten, Crichton, Cichon, Dighton

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Where is the Gichton family from?

You can see how Gichton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gichton family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Gichton family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gichton's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gichton families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gichton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gichton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gichton. 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 military records available for the last name Gichton. For the veterans among your Gichton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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