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Gecke Family History

Gecke 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: Gacke, Hecke, Geck, Geske, Goecke, Mecke, Geckle, Ecke, Gerke, Gocke

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Where is the Gecke family from?

You can see how Gecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gecke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gecke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gecke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecke 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 116 census records available for the last name Gecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecke 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 Gecke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gecke. For the veterans among your Gecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gecke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gecke

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