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Gechter Family History

Gechter 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: Fechter, Wechter, Becher, Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Fichter

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Where is the Gechter family from?

You can see how Gechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gechter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gechter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gechter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gechter 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 Gechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gechter. 27% of Gechter men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Gechter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gechter were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Officer Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Gechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Gechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gechter 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Gechter. 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 333 military records available for the last name Gechter. For the veterans among your Gechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gechter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gechter in 1958 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gechter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gechter 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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