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Gecse Family History

Gecse 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: Geese, Geise, Gee, Geist, Reese, Jesse, Meise, Pease, Gorse, Cece

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Where is the Gecse family from?

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

What did your Gecse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gecse. 100% of Gecse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Gecse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gecse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecse 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gecse. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gecse. For the veterans among your Gecse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Gecse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gecse in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 1991.

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