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Gehsmann Family History

Gehsmann 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: Gehrmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Ehrmann, Lehrmann, Behrmann

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Where is the Gehsmann family from?

You can see how Gehsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehsmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehsmann family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehsmann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gehsmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehsmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gehsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehsmann 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gehsmann. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gehsmann. For the veterans among your Gehsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehsmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Gehsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gehsmann in 1978 was 69, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehsmann 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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