This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geckler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geckler Family History

Geckler Surname Meaning

German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German gecke ‘fool’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geckler family from?

You can see how Geckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geckler families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geckler's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Geckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Geckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geckler. 22% of Geckler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Geckler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geckler were Undertaker and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Geckler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Undertaker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Geckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geckler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geckler

Passenger Lists

There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Geckler. 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.

View all Geckler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Geckler. For the veterans among your Geckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geckler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geckler family history

Discover More

What is the average Geckler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Geckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Geckler in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geckler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geckler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial