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Gehrke Family History

Gehrke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Gehr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gehrke family from?

You can see how Gehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gehrke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gehrke families in 1891.
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What did your Gehrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gehrke. 100% of Gehrke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gehrke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gehrke. For the veterans among your Gehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gehrke in 1944 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrke 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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