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Gerhke Family History

Gerhke 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: Gerke, Berke, Goerke, Gere, Gerk, Geschke, Gericke, Gerken, Garske

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Where is the Gerhke family from?

You can see how Gerhke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerhke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gerhke families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerhke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerhke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerhke 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 Gerhke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerhke. 100% of Gerhke 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
    100%

What Gerhke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Gerhke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gerhke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gerhke. For the veterans among your Gerhke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Gerhke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerhke in 1983 was 77, and 45 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerhke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhke 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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