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Origins of the Gee surname

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We have a total number of 97967 records for people with the last name Gee.

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Alternative variations of the name Gee

Gee, McGee, Magee, MacGhee, Ghee, McGhie

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Where do most Gees live?

In 1921, most Gees lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gees

How common is your surname?

519th most common surname in the UK

We have 81,700 records for the Gee surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Gees most likely to marry?

Mc Gees

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Smiths

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What are the most common Gee first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gees

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gees in 1921
Dressmaker

327

Cotton Weaver

304

General Servant Domestic

158

Domestic Servant

156

Laundress

136

Common Male occupations for Gees in 1921
Coal Miner

446

General Labourer

265

Agricultural Labourer

238

Farmer

221

Bricklayer

145

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