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Gessick Family History

Gessick 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: Messick, Essick, Beswick, Gerrick, Eslick, Goswick, Lesnick, Mesick

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Where is the Gessick family from?

You can see how Gessick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gessick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gessick family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessick's in USA. California had the highest population of Gessick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessick 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 Gessick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gessick. 50% of Gessick men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Gessick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gessick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessick 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gessick. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gessick. For the veterans among your Gessick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gessick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gessick in 1971 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessick 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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