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Gedecke Family History

Gedecke 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: Gerecke, Goedecke, Luedecke, Gericke, Goecke, Goedeke, Benecke

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Where is the Gedecke family from?

You can see how Gedecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gedecke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedecke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gedecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedecke 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 74 census records available for the last name Gedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedecke 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 Gedecke. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gedecke. For the veterans among your Gedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedecke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Gedecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gedecke in 1969 was 88, and 64 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedecke 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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