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Gessenauer Family History

Gessenauer 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: Reisenauer, Eisenhauer, Messenger, Gessner, Dessauer, Hasenauer

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Where is the Gessenauer family from?

You can see how Gessenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gessenauer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessenauer's in USA. California had the highest population of Gessenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessenauer 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 7 census records available for the last name Gessenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessenauer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gessenauer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gessenauer. For the veterans among your Gessenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessenauer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Gessenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gessenauer in 1968 was 75, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessenauer 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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