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Gakenheimer Family History

Gakenheimer Name 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: Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Manheimer, Mannheimer, Oppenheimer

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Where is the Gakenheimer family from?

You can see how Gakenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gakenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gakenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gakenheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gakenheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gakenheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gakenheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gakenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gakenheimer. 100% of Gakenheimer women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gakenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gakenheimer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gakenheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Gakenheimer. For the veterans among your Gakenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gakenheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gakenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gakenheimer in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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