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Gesler Family History

Gesler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Gessler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gesler family from?

You can see how Gesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gesler families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gesler's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gesler families in 1891.
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What did your Gesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesler. 30% of Gesler men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Gesler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesler were Salesman and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Gesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesler 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Gesler. 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 471 military records available for the last name Gesler. For the veterans among your Gesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gesler in 1951 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesler 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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