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Gelicke Family History

Gelicke 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, Gulick, Golick, Felice, Elicker, Galicki, Gerecke, Eicke

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Where is the Gelicke family from?

You can see how Gelicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelicke family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelicke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gelicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelicke 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 33 census records available for the last name Gelicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelicke 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gelicke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gelicke. For the veterans among your Gelicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelicke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Gelicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gelicke in 1973 was 75, and 88 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelicke 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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