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Gessendorf Family History

Gessendorf 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: Tessendorf, Westendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Gessendorf family from?

You can see how Gessendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gessendorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gessendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessendorf 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 57 census records available for the last name Gessendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessendorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gessendorf. 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 Gessendorf. For the veterans among your Gessendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gessendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gessendorf in 1969 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessendorf 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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