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Ghi Family History

Ghi Name 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: Shi, Chi, Ghio, Thi, Ji, Li, Chu, Zhu, Cho, He

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Where is the Ghi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ghi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ghi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Ghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghi 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ghi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ghi. For the veterans among your Ghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghi lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Ghi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ghi in 1992 was 59, and 62 in 1996.

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