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Gerka Family History

Gerka 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: Berka, Gera, Gerk, Gurka, Gorka, Gerke, German, Serra, Guerra, Berke

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Where is the Gerka family from?

You can see how Gerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gerka families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerka 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 Gerka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerka. 63% of Gerka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Gerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerka 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 Gerka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gerka. For the veterans among your Gerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gerka in 1968 was 62, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerka 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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