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Gesserman Family History

Gesserman 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: Kesselman, Wasserman, Westerman, Wesselman, Vesperman, Bosserman

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Where is the Gesserman family from?

You can see how Gesserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesserman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gesserman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesserman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesserman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesserman 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 16 census records available for the last name Gesserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesserman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gesserman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gesserman. For the veterans among your Gesserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesserman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gesserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gesserman in 1970 was 78, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesserman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesserman 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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