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Gesdahl Family History

Gesdahl 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: Rendahl, Rosdahl, Meldahl, Grendahl, Berdahl, Hegdahl, Ekdahl, Erdahl

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Where is the Gesdahl family from?

You can see how Gesdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gesdahl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesdahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gesdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gesdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesdahl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gesdahl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gesdahl. For the veterans among your Gesdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesdahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gesdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gesdahl in 1964 was 83, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesdahl 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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