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Geschka Family History

Geschka 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: Geschke, Reschke, Peschke, Gesch, Jeschke, Huschka, Meschke, Heschke

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Where is the Geschka family from?

You can see how Geschka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geschka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geschka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geschka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschka 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 14 census records available for the last name Geschka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Geschka. 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 military records available for the last name Geschka. For the veterans among your Geschka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Geschka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geschka in 1966 was 74, and 93 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschka 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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