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Gecus Family History

Gecus 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: Reus, Jesus, Gaus, Debus, Geis, Remus, Geels, Negus, Gess, Redus

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Where is the Gecus family from?

You can see how Gecus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gecus family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gecus's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gecus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gecus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gecus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gecus. For the veterans among your Gecus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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