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Gesberg Family History

Gesberg 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: Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Lemberg, Risberg

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Where is the Gesberg family from?

You can see how Gesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gesberg families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gesberg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gesberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesberg 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 Gesberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesberg. 100% of Gesberg 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 Gesberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesberg 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gesberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gesberg. For the veterans among your Gesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Gesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gesberg in 1969 was 73, and 85 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesberg 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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