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Ghesquiere Family History

Ghesquiere 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: Squire, Cheshire, Esquer, Cheshier, Lequire, Squiers, Squier

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Where is the Ghesquiere family from?

You can see how Ghesquiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghesquiere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ghesquiere families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ghesquiere's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ghesquiere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghesquiere 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 Ghesquiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghesquiere. 100% of Ghesquiere men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ghesquiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Ghesquiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghesquiere 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Ghesquiere. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ghesquiere. For the veterans among your Ghesquiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghesquiere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ghesquiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ghesquiere in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghesquiere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghesquiere 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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