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Gekiere Family History

Gekiere 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: Geier, Giere, Reviere, Geller, Revere, Leclere, Gelder, Severe

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Where is the Gekiere family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gekiere. 100% of Gekiere 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gekiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gekiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekiere 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gekiere. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gekiere. For the veterans among your Gekiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekiere lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Gekiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gekiere in 1955 was 46, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gekiere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekiere 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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