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Gaecke Family History

Gaecke 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: Gacke, Goecke, Backe, Muecke, Galecki, Ganske, Nacke, Hacke, Goerke

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Where is the Gaecke family from?

You can see how Gaecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaecke family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaecke's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaecke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gaecke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gaecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaecke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gaecke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gaecke. For the veterans among your Gaecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaecke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gaecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaecke in 1966 was 63, and 90 in 2003.

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