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Gechas Family History

Gechas 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: Cephas, Pecha, Gelhaus, Gelhar, Gekas, Gehrs, Mecham, Chae, German

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Where is the Gechas family from?

You can see how Gechas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gechas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gechas family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gechas's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Gechas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gechas 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 Gechas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gechas. 60% of Gechas men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Houseman
    40%

What Gechas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gechas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gechas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gechas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gechas. For the veterans among your Gechas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gechas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gechas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gechas in 1965 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gechas 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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