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Gekson Family History

Gekson 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: Getson, Gerson, Genson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Person, Melson, Merson

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Where is the Gekson family from?

You can see how Gekson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gekson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gekson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gekson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gekson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gekson 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 Gekson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gekson. 100% of Gekson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gekson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gekson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gekson. For the veterans among your Gekson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gekson

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