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Gaeke Family History

Gaeke 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, Gaede, Goeke, Gale, Saeki, Gange, Paske, Gee, Garde, Lake

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Where is the Gaeke family from?

You can see how Gaeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaeke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gaeke families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gaeke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gaeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaeke. 72% of Gaeke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gaeke women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Gaeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Gaeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaeke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gaeke. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gaeke. For the veterans among your Gaeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaeke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gaeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gaeke in 1962 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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