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Gerike Family History

Gerike 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, Gerik, Gerke, Grime, Berke, Grine, Erie, Grice, Goike, Eike

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Where is the Gerike family from?

You can see how Gerike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerike family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gerike families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerike's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerike families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerike. 50% of Gerike men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerike women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Gerike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerike 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gerike. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gerike. For the veterans among your Gerike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerike lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gerike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerike in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerike 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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