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Gessis Family History

Gessis 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: Cassis, Tessin, Geis, Gessel, Jessie, Gess, Kassis, Estis, Pessin

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Where is the Gessis family from?

You can see how Gessis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gessis family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gessis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gessis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessis 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 Gessis. 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 Gessis. For the veterans among your Gessis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Gessis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gessis in 1977 was 84, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessis 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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