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Gesson Family History

Gesson 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: Tesson, Getson, Gosson, Esson, Besson, Nesson, Jesson, Gasson, Gerson

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Where is the Gesson family from?

You can see how Gesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gesson families living in Hampshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gesson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gesson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Gesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gesson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gesson. For the veterans among your Gesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gesson in 1968 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesson 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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