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Gieke Family History

Gieke 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: Giese, Kieke, Giere, Rieke, Gierke, Goeke, Gieske, Pike, Gee, Giesel

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Where is the Gieke family from?

You can see how Gieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gieke families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gieke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gieke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieke 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 103 census records available for the last name Gieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gieke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gieke. For the veterans among your Gieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Gieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gieke in 1970 was 69, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieke 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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