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Gec Family History

Gec 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: Gee, Ge, Dec, Gac, Geck, Beck, He, Wei, Gu, Gal

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Where is the Gec family from?

You can see how Gec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gec families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gec's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gec ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Gec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gec 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Gec. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gec. For the veterans among your Gec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gec in 1964 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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