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Geimke Family History

Geimke 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: Grime, Goike, Eike, Limke, Beilke, Remke, Gemme, Geiman, Heike, Deike

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Where is the Geimke family from?

You can see how Geimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geimke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geimke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geimke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geimke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geimke 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 25 census records available for the last name Geimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geimke 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 immigration records available for the last name Geimke. 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 Geimke. For the veterans among your Geimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geimke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Geimke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geimke in 1975 was 55, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geimke 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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