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Gecas Family History

Gecas 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: Gekas, Lucas, Gera, Meas, Gean, Glas, Gemar, Ducas, Geis, Regas

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Where is the Gecas family from?

You can see how Gecas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gecas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gecas families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gecas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gecas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecas 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 Gecas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packing and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gecas. 34% of Gecas men worked as a Packing and 58% of Gecas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gecas were Cook and Proprietor.

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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

  • Packing
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

What Gecas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Gecas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecas 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Gecas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gecas. For the veterans among your Gecas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gecas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gecas in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gecas 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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