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Gehrki Family History

Gehrki 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, Gehr, Lehrke, Gerk, Gehret, Ehrke, Georgi, Gehrig, Gehres

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Where is the Gehrki family from?

You can see how Gehrki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehrki family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrki's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Gehrki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrki 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 Gehrki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehrki. 100% of Gehrki 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 Gehrki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Gehrki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrki 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gehrki. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gehrki. For the veterans among your Gehrki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gehrki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gehrki in 1965 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrki 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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