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Gueck Family History

Gueck 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: Kueck, Lueck, Gieck, Guck, Geck, Glueck, Dueck, Mueck, Beck, Buck

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Where is the Gueck family from?

You can see how Gueck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gueck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gueck families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gueck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gueck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueck 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 Gueck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gueck. 67% of Gueck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gueck 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gueck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Gueck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueck 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gueck. 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 Gueck. For the veterans among your Gueck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gueck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gueck in 1959 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueck 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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