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Gecan Family History

Gecan 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: Gean, German, Bean, Guan, Dean, Gan, Gahan, Neman, Goeman, Genn

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Where is the Gecan family from?

You can see how Gecan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gecan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Gecan families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gecan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gecan families in 1920.
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What did your Gecan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gecan. 82% of Gecan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gecan women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gecan were Motor Man and Typist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Motor Man
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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What Gecan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Gecan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecan 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Gecan. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gecan. For the veterans among your Gecan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gecan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gecan in 1960 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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