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Gacka Family History

Gacka Surname 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: Jacka, Galka, Gacke, Gaska, Back, Laska, Sack, Pack, Tack, Jack

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Where is the Gacka family from?

You can see how Gacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gacka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gacka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gacka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gacka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gacka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gacka 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gacka. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gacka. For the veterans among your Gacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gacka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gacka in 1967 was 74, and 38 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gacka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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