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Gekos Family History

Gekos 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: Gekas, Kos, Kakos, Gero, Makos, Delos, Mikos, Rokos, Enos, Gelo

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Where is the Gekos family from?

You can see how Gekos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gekos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gekos family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gekos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gekos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gekos 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 29 census records available for the last name Gekos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gekos 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gekos. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gekos. For the veterans among your Gekos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gekos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Gekos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gekos in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gekos 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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