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Gateka Family History

Gateka 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: Gates, Patek, Patera, Gaeta, Gately, Galka, Catena, Mateja, Gaska

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Where is the Gateka family from?

You can see how Gateka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gateka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gateka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gateka families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gateka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gateka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gateka 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 59 census records available for the last name Gateka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gateka 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gateka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gateka. For the veterans among your Gateka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gateka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gateka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gateka in 1966 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gateka 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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