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Gieske Family History

Gieske Surname Meaning

North German: shortened form of Gieseke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gieske family from?

You can see how Gieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gieske family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gieske families in 1891.
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What did your Gieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieske. 21% of Gieske men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gieske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gieske were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Gieske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieske 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Gieske. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gieske. For the veterans among your Gieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gieske in 1963 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieske 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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