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Gesbourne Family History

Gesbourne 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: Melbourne, Osbourne, Bourne, Osborne, Milbourne, Welbourn, Welborne

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Where is the Gesbourne family from?

You can see how Gesbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesbourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gesbourne families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gesbourne's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gesbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gesbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gesbourne. 100% of Gesbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gesbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesbourne 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gesbourne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gesbourne. For the veterans among your Gesbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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