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Gescher Family History

Gescher 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: Lescher, Mescher, Escher, Tescher, Becher, Letcher, Esther, Ascher

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Where is the Gescher family from?

You can see how Gescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gescher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gescher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gescher family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gescher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gescher 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 80 census records available for the last name Gescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gescher 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gescher. 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 157 military records available for the last name Gescher. For the veterans among your Gescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gescher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gescher in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gescher 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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