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Geerkens Family History

Geerkens 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: Gerken, Geerdes, Gresens, Berkes, Perkes, Sterken, Behrens, Goerke

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Where is the Geerkens family from?

You can see how Geerkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerkens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geerkens families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerkens's in USA. California had the highest population of Geerkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geerkens 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 Geerkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geerkens. 100% of Geerkens 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%

What Geerkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Geerkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerkens 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Geerkens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Geerkens. For the veterans among your Geerkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerkens lifespan?

Average Geerkens life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geerkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerkens 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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