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Gakey Family History

Gakey 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: Oakey, Galey, Gaskey, Akey, Garey, Gokey, Bakey, Ganey, Lakey, Hakey

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Where is the Gakey family from?

You can see how Gakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gakey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Gakey families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gakey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gakey 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 Gakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gakey. 60% of Gakey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gakey women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Gakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Gakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gakey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gakey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gakey. For the veterans among your Gakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gakey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Gakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gakey in 1970 was 75, and 74 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gakey 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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