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Giekie Family History

Giekie 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: Reekie, Giese, Wilkie, Kieke, Giere, Rieke, Gierke, Goeke, Milkie

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Where is the Giekie family from?

You can see how Giekie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giekie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Giekie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giekie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giekie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Giekie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giekie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Giekie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giekie. For the veterans among your Giekie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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