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Gaetke Family History

Gaetke 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: Ganske, Gaeta, Garthe, Gavette, Goerke, Gacke, Goethe, Waltke, Gaeth

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Where is the Gaetke family from?

You can see how Gaetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaetke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaetke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gaetke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaetke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaetke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaetke 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 Gaetke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaetke. 47% of Gaetke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Press Operator
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Musician
    14%

What Gaetke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Gaetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaetke 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gaetke. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gaetke. For the veterans among your Gaetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaetke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gaetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gaetke in 1966 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaetke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaetke 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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