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Geilker Family History

Geilker 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: Geiler, Geller, Gelder, Giller, Geier, Leiker, Gilmer, Guelker

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Where is the Geilker family from?

You can see how Geilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Geilker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Geilker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Geilker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilker 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 131 census records available for the last name Geilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilker 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Geilker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Geilker. For the veterans among your Geilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Geilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geilker in 1969 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilker 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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