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Gedcke Family History

Gedcke 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: Geddie, Gacke, Mencke, Geschke, Gericke, Hecke, Gerecke, Eicke, Geck

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Where is the Gedcke family from?

You can see how Gedcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedcke family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gedcke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedcke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gedcke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedcke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Gedcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedcke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gedcke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gedcke. For the veterans among your Gedcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedcke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Gedcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gedcke in 1978 was 75, and 101 in 2004.

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