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Gesenhaus Family History

Gesenhaus 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: Obenhaus, Gelhaus, Westerhaus, Nienhaus, Venhaus, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Gesenhaus family from?

You can see how Gesenhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesenhaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gesenhaus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesenhaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gesenhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesenhaus 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 12 census records available for the last name Gesenhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesenhaus 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 Gesenhaus. 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 Gesenhaus. For the veterans among your Gesenhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesenhaus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Gesenhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gesenhaus in 1970 was 68, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesenhaus 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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