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Gelecke Family History

Gelecke 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: Gerecke, Galecki, Gericke, Goedecke, Goecke, Benecke, Denecke

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Where is the Gelecke family from?

You can see how Gelecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelecke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelecke 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 26 census records available for the last name Gelecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelecke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gelecke. 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 Gelecke. For the veterans among your Gelecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelecke lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Gelecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gelecke in 1994 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelecke 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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