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Gherke Family History

Gherke 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: Goerke, Gierke, Gerke, Ghere, Berke, Herre, Harke, Zierke, Cherne

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Where is the Gherke family from?

You can see how Gherke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gherke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Gherke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gherke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gherke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gherke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gherke. 56% of Gherke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gherke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gherke were Laborer and Nurse. .

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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What Gherke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Gherke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gherke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gherke. For the veterans among your Gherke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gherke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gherke in 1962 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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