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Gyerko Family History

Gyerko 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: Gero, Perko, Berko, Goerke, Gerk, Yurko, Ferko, Guerro, Gierke, Yerks

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Where is the Gyerko family from?

You can see how Gyerko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyerko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gyerko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyerko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gyerko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyerko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gyerko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyerko 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gyerko. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gyerko. For the veterans among your Gyerko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyerko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Gyerko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gyerko in 1976 was 93, and 40 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyerko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyerko 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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