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Gieck Family History

Gieck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Giek from Middle High German giege ‘fool bewitched person’ or of Gick.

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


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Where is the Gieck family from?

You can see how Gieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gieck families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gieck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gieck families in 1880.
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What did your Gieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieck. 50% of Gieck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gieck women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieck 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Gieck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Gieck. For the veterans among your Gieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gieck in 1963 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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