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Gericke Family History

Gericke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with the element gēr gār ‘spear’.

For example, Gerhard (see Gerhardt).

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


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Where is the Gericke family from?

You can see how Gericke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gericke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gericke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gericke families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gericke's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Gericke families in 1891.
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What did your Gericke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gericke. 100% of Gericke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gericke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gericke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gericke. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gericke. For the veterans among your Gericke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gericke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gericke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gericke in 1944 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gericke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gericke 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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