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Ghesquier Family History

Ghesquier 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: Esquer, Cheshier, Squier, Chevalier, Heier, Geier, Chester, Theurer

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Where is the Ghesquier family from?

You can see how Ghesquier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghesquier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghesquier family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghesquier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ghesquier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghesquier 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 39 census records available for the last name Ghesquier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghesquier 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 Ghesquier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ghesquier. For the veterans among your Ghesquier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghesquier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ghesquier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ghesquier in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghesquier 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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