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Geshner Family History

Geshner 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: Leshner, Gessner, Gesner, Zehner, Messner, Lechner, Gassner, Geitner

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Where is the Geshner family from?

You can see how Geshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geshner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Geshner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Geshner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Geshner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geshner 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 116 census records available for the last name Geshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geshner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geshner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geshner. For the veterans among your Geshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geshner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Geshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Geshner in 1973 was 97, and 39 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geshner 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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