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Gasner Family History

Gasner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gassner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gasner family from?

You can see how Gasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gasner families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gasner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gasner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasner 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 Gasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer H W was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gasner. 100% of Gasner men worked as a Colliery Hewer H W.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer H W
    100%

What Gasner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasner 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gasner. 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 451 military records available for the last name Gasner. For the veterans among your Gasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gasner in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gasner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gasner 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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