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Geck Family History

Geck Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German geck ‘fool’. German: from a short form of Jacob.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geck family from?

You can see how Geck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Geck families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Geck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geck families in 1891.
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What did your Geck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geck. 100% of Geck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geck 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Geck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geck. For the veterans among your Geck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Geck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Geck in 1966 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geck 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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