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Geherke Family History

Geherke 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: Gehrke, Goerke, Lehrke, Gerecke, Ehrke, Gauerke, Gierke, Gerke, Ghere

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Where is the Geherke family from?

You can see how Geherke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geherke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geherke family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Geherke's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Geherke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geherke 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 145 census records available for the last name Geherke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geherke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geherke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geherke. For the veterans among your Geherke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geherke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geherke 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 Geherke

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