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Gesnor Family History

Gesnor 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: Gesner, Nestor, Gaynor, Vernor, Geno, Gasior, Menor, Gepner, Lesner

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Where is the Gesnor family from?

You can see how Gesnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesnor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesnor families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Gesnor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesnor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesnor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesnor 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 70 census records available for the last name Gesnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesnor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gesnor. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gesnor. For the veterans among your Gesnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesnor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesnor 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 Gesnor

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