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Geddis Name Meaning

Scottish (Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire): variant of Geddes .

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


Similar surnames: Gaddis, Geddie, Geddes, Gettis, Eddie, Keddie, Goddin, Reddix, Reddin

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Where is the Geddis family from?

You can see how Geddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geddis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Geddis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Geddis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Geddis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geddis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geddis. 100% of Geddis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Geddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddis 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 Geddis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Geddis. For the veterans among your Geddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geddis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Geddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geddis in 1954 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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