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Gienke Family History

Gienke 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: Gierke, Grenke, Gieske, Wienke, Denke, Bielke, Kiene, Zierke, Zieske

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Where is the Gienke family from?

You can see how Gienke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gienke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gienke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gienke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gienke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gienke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gienke 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 Gienke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Gienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gienke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gienke. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gienke. For the veterans among your Gienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gienke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gienke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gienke in 1962 was 42, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gienke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gienke 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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