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Geackel Family History

Geackel 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: Gockel, Seckel, Crackel, Heckel, Meckel, Gacke, Gaukel, Beckel

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Where is the Geackel family from?

You can see how Geackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geackel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geackel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geackel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geackel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geackel 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 28 census records available for the last name Geackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geackel 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 Geackel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geackel. For the veterans among your Geackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geackel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Geackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Geackel in 1965 was 75, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geackel 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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