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Geweken Family History

Geweken 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: Geenen, Gerken, Deeken, Geiken, Goeken, Green, Keeven, Geffen

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Where is the Geweken family from?

You can see how Geweken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geweken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Geweken families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Geweken's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Geweken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geweken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geweken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Geweken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geweken 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geweken. 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 military records available for the last name Geweken. For the veterans among your Geweken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geweken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Geweken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geweken in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 1983.

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