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Geckle Family History

Geckle Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Geck

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


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Where is the Geckle family from?

You can see how Geckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geckle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geckle family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Geckle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Geckle families in 1891.
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What did your Geckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geckle. 25% of Geckle men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Geckle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geckle were House Painter and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • House Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Geckle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geckle 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Geckle. 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 261 military records available for the last name Geckle. For the veterans among your Geckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geckle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geckle in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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