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Gecca Family History

Gecca 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: Zecca, Mecca, Pecci, Zucca, Sacca, Gera, Bacca, Lucca, Ficca, Pecha

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Where is the Gecca family from?

You can see how Gecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecca family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gecca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gecca family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Gecca's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Gecca families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecca 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 Gecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gecca. 50% of Gecca men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Gecca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecca 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gecca. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gecca. For the veterans among your Gecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecca lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Gecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gecca in 1970 was 73, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gecca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gecca 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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