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Geirk Family History

Geirk 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: Gerk, Geary, Geist, Gero, Berk, Weir, Geier, Giro, Gera, Gery

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Where is the Geirk family from?

You can see how Geirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geirk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geirk families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Geirk's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Geirk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geirk 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 35 census records available for the last name Geirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geirk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geirk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geirk. For the veterans among your Geirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geirk lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Geirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geirk in 1990 was 62, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geirk 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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