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Gecht Family History

Gecht 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: Hecht, Recht, Becht, Fecht, Pecht, Pech, Geist, Licht, Gehl, Mech

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Where is the Gecht family from?

You can see how Gecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gecht families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gecht. 50% of Gecht men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gecht women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Yard Car Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Gecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecht 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Gecht. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gecht. For the veterans among your Gecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gecht in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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