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Geske Family History

Geske Name Meaning

German:: variant of Geschke . habitational name from Geseke near Lippstadt Westphalia.

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


Similar surnames: Meske, Leske, Gerde, Zaske, Gose, Lesky, Hespe, Heeke, Lesko, Keske

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Where is the Geske family from?

You can see how Geske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Geske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Geske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geske families in 1880.
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What did your Geske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geske. 25% of Geske men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Geske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geske were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geske 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Geske. 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 921 military records available for the last name Geske. For the veterans among your Geske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geske lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Geske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geske in 1951 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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