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Gehricke Family History

Gehricke 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: Gericke, Gerrick, Gerecke, Gehrke, Herrick, Merrick, Grice, Schrick

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Where is the Gehricke family from?

You can see how Gehricke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehricke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehricke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gehricke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehricke's in USA. California had the highest population of Gehricke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Gehricke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehricke 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gehricke. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gehricke. For the veterans among your Gehricke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehricke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gehricke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gehricke in 1962 was 65, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehricke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehricke 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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