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Gerecke Family History

Gerecke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of a personal name formed with gēri gāri ‘spear’ + the -k- diminutive suffix.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerecke family from?

You can see how Gerecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gerecke families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerecke families in 1891.
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What did your Gerecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerecke. 37% of Gerecke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gerecke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerecke were Operator and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Counter Man
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Sewer
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Gerecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerecke 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Gerecke. 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 661 military records available for the last name Gerecke. For the veterans among your Gerecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerecke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gerecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerecke in 1955 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerecke 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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