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Gessey Family History

Gessey Surname Meaning

see Jessey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gessey family from?

You can see how Gessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gessey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Gessey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gessey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gessey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gessey. 50% of Gessey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gessey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gessey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessey 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gessey. 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 135 military records available for the last name Gessey. For the veterans among your Gessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gessey in 1968 was 81, and 108 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessey 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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