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Gecsey Family History

Gecsey 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: Geesey, Kelsey, Genser, Vessey, Bessey, Kersey, Gessel, Gedney, Elsey

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Where is the Gecsey family from?

You can see how Gecsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecsey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gecsey families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gecsey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gecsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecsey 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 65 census records available for the last name Gecsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecsey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gecsey. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gecsey. For the veterans among your Gecsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gecsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gecsey in 1971 was 58, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gecsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gecsey 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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