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Gescheidt Family History

Gescheidt 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: Scheidt, Scheid, Schmidt, Geschwind, Umscheid, Eischeid, Schei

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Where is the Gescheidt family from?

You can see how Gescheidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gescheidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gescheidt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gescheidt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gescheidt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gescheidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gescheidt 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 176 census records available for the last name Gescheidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gescheidt 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gescheidt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gescheidt. For the veterans among your Gescheidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gescheidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gescheidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gescheidt in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gescheidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gescheidt 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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