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Geercke Family History

Geercke 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: Goerke, Gericke, Gerecke, Gierke, Goecke, Gehrke, Gerke, George

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Where is the Geercke family from?

You can see how Geercke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geercke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geercke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Geercke families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geercke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geercke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geercke 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 Geercke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Geercke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geercke 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Geercke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Geercke. For the veterans among your Geercke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geercke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Geercke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geercke in 1963 was 87, and 100 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geercke 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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