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Geweke Family History

Geweke 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, Geske, Gieseke, Heeke, Genske, Goeke, Deneke, Meseke, Beneke

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Where is the Geweke family from?

You can see how Geweke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geweke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geweke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Geweke families living in Illinois. This was about 68% of all the recorded Geweke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geweke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geweke 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 Geweke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geweke. 64% of Geweke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Geweke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Geweke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geweke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Geweke. 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 58 military records available for the last name Geweke. For the veterans among your Geweke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geweke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geweke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geweke in 1966 was 81, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geweke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geweke 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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