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Gi Family History

Gi 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: Ji, Li, Yi, Gu, Qi, Ge, Ki, Pi, Ni, Bi

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Where is the Gi family from?

You can see how Gi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gi's in USA. California had the highest population of Gi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gi. 100% of Gi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gi. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Gi. For the veterans among your Gi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gi lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gi in 1979 was 69, and 47 in 2003.

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