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Gacke Name Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Gack a nickname from Middle High German geck ‘childish foolish’ (compare Gackle ). Most occurrences in the US are in IA and MN.

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


Similar surnames: Nacke, Backe, Gackle, Tacker, Gockel, Wack, Geck, Game, Tacke, Macke

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Where is the Gacke family from?

You can see how Gacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gacke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gacke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gacke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gacke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gacke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gacke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gacke. 43% of Gacke men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Gacke women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gacke were Miner and Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gacke 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gacke. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gacke. For the veterans among your Gacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gacke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gacke in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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