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Gesang Family History

Gesang 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: Sang, Geng, Gean, Hosang, Giesing, Gang, Galang, Tsang, Genung

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Where is the Gesang family from?

You can see how Gesang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesang families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gesang family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesang 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 110 census records available for the last name Gesang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesang 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gesang. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gesang. For the veterans among your Gesang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesang lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gesang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gesang in 1958 was 29, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesang 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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