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Gekler Family History

Gekler 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: Geller, Geiler, Gehler, Geckler, Gesler, Gebler, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Gekler family from?

You can see how Gekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gekler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gekler family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gekler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gekler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gekler 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 Gekler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gekler. 50% of Gekler men worked as a Farming and 100% of Gekler women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gekler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Gekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekler 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gekler. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gekler. For the veterans among your Gekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gekler in 1967 was 62, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gekler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekler 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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