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Gereke Family History

Gereke 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, Gerke, Berke, Terek, Herek, Serene, Goerke, Kreke, Gere

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Where is the Gereke family from?

You can see how Gereke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gereke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gereke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gereke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gereke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereke 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 Gereke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gereke. 60% of Gereke 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gereke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Gereke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereke 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gereke. 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 189 military records available for the last name Gereke. For the veterans among your Gereke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Gereke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gereke in 1972 was 84, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gereke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereke 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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