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Geskes Family History

Geskes 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: Geske, Berkes, Eakes, Heikes, Perkes, Beske, Meske, Teske, Gessel

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Where is the Geskes family from?

You can see how Geskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geskes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geskes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geskes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geskes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geskes 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 66 census records available for the last name Geskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geskes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Geskes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Geskes. For the veterans among your Geskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geskes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Geskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Geskes in 1968 was 67, and 69 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geskes 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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