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Gessig Family History

Gessig 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: Essig, Lessig, Haessig, Laessig, Tessin, Reissig, Gessel, Jessie

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Where is the Gessig family from?

You can see how Gessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gessig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gessig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gessig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessig 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 Gessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gessig. 100% of Gessig 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
    100%

What Gessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gessig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gessig. For the veterans among your Gessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessig lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gessig in 1972 was 54, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessig 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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