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Gessford Family History

Gessford 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: Guessford, Bassford, Gepford, Glassford, Gaisford, Densford, Glasford

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Where is the Gessford family from?

You can see how Gessford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gessford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gessford families living in Northumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gessford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gessford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessford 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 Gessford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gessford. 100% of Gessford 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gessford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gessford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessford 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gessford. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gessford. For the veterans among your Gessford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gessford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gessford in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessford 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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