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Gecha Family History

Gecha 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: Pecha, Pech, Hecht, Gehl, Mech, Cha, Cech, Dech, Lech, Rech

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Where is the Gecha family from?

You can see how Gecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gecha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gecha family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gecha's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gecha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecha 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gecha. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gecha. For the veterans among your Gecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gecha in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gecha 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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