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Guckes Family History

Guckes 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: Tucker, Ducker, Zucker, Gockel, Buckel, Rucker, Lucker, Nuckels

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Where is the Guckes family from?

You can see how Guckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Guckes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Guckes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Guckes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Guckes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guckes 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 did your Guckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guckes. 24% of Guckes men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Guckes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guckes were Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Guckes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guckes 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Guckes. 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 252 military records available for the last name Guckes. For the veterans among your Guckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guckes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Guckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Guckes in 1950 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guckes 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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