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Gieseke Family History

Gieseke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Giselbert (see Gilbert). Compare Giesecke.

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


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Where is the Gieseke family from?

You can see how Gieseke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieseke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieseke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gieseke families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gieseke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gieseke families in 1891.
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What did your Gieseke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieseke. 31% of Gieseke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gieseke women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gieseke were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Gieseke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gieseke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieseke 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Gieseke. 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 885 military records available for the last name Gieseke. For the veterans among your Gieseke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieseke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gieseke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gieseke in 1960 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gieseke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieseke 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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