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Gereck Family History

Gereck 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, Geraci, Terek, Gerrick, Reeck, Reck, Greek, Lebeck, Greco

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Where is the Gereck family from?

You can see how Gereck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gereck families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gereck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gereck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereck 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 102 census records available for the last name Gereck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereck 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gereck. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gereck. For the veterans among your Gereck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereck lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Gereck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gereck in 1984 was 87, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereck 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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