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Gesian Family History

Gesian 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, Yerian, Mesman, Lesiak, Gean, Gusman, Genin, Geiman, Gurian

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Where is the Gesian family from?

You can see how Gesian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gesian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesian 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 10 census records available for the last name Gesian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesian 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 Gesian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gesian. For the veterans among your Gesian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesian

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