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Gefke Family History

Gefke 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: Geske, Gerke, Gee, Berke, Leake, Denke, Goike, Eike, Belke, Oelke

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Where is the Gefke family from?

You can see how Gefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gefke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gefke family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gefke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gefke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gefke 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 Gefke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gefke. 100% of Gefke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gefke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gefke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gefke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gefke. For the veterans among your Gefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gefke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gefke in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gefke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gefke 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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