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Geddes Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Gaddis from the lands of Geddes in Nairnshire. English: possibly a variant of Gedde a nickname from Middle English gedde ‘pike’ (the fish) with post-medieval excrescent -s. However the modern surname appears to be entirely Scottish in origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerdes, Geddis, Fiddes, Geddie, Gedney, Redder, Gaddis, Gerde, Edds

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Where is the Geddes family from?

You can see how Geddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geddes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 261 Geddes families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Geddes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geddes families in 1911.
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What did your Geddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Geddes. 34% of Geddes men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Geddes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geddes were Clerk and Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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What is the average Geddes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Geddes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geddes in 1950 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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