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Gehrecke Family History

Gehrecke 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: Gerecke, Gericke, Gehrke, Gerrick, Gorecki, Lehrke, Reinecke, Gehret

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Where is the Gehrecke family from?

You can see how Gehrecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gehrecke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrecke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehrecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gehrecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrecke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gehrecke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gehrecke. For the veterans among your Gehrecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrecke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Gehrecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gehrecke in 1959 was 48, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrecke 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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