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Gekle Family History

Gekle 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: Dekle, Geckle, Tekle, Gehle, Gale, Geller, Mehle, Gee, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Gekle family from?

You can see how Gekle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gekle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gekle families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gekle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gekle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gekle 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 163 census records available for the last name Gekle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekle 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gekle. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gekle. For the veterans among your Gekle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gekle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gekle in 1971 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekle 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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