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Gaessler Family History

Gaessler Surname 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: Baessler, Haessler, Gassler, Gessler, Gressler, Dressler, Tessler

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Where is the Gaessler family from?

You can see how Gaessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaessler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gaessler families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gaessler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaessler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptometer Oper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaessler. 100% of Gaessler women worked as a Comptometer Oper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Oper
    100%

What Gaessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Gaessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaessler 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gaessler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Gaessler. For the veterans among your Gaessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaessler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gaessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gaessler in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaessler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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