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Gie Family History

Gie 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: Gee, Ge, Xie, Lie, Nie, Gil, Giel, Gipe, Gue, Gier

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Where is the Gie family from?

You can see how Gie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Gie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gie 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 Gie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gie. 100% of Gie 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gie 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Gie. 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 Gie. For the veterans among your Gie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Gie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gie in 1976 was 81, and 50 in 1996.

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