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Geshan Family History

Geshan 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: German, Shan, Gahan, Deshaw, Meehan, Mesman, Gean, Gusman, Behan

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Where is the Geshan family from?

You can see how Geshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Geshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geshan family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geshan's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Geshan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geshan 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 67 census records available for the last name Geshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geshan 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 Geshan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geshan. For the veterans among your Geshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geshan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Geshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geshan in 1969 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geshan 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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