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Gekeler Family History

Gekeler 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: Geller, Keeler, Peeler, Geisler, Beeler, Gettler, Peveler, Gensler

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Where is the Gekeler family from?

You can see how Gekeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gekeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gekeler family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gekeler's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gekeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gekeler 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 Gekeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gekeler. 43% of Gekeler men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Gekeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Gekeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekeler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gekeler. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gekeler. For the veterans among your Gekeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gekeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gekeler in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gekeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekeler 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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