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Gesek Family History

Gesek 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: Pesek, Gee, Gesell, Giesel, Petek, Bezek, Geyer, Geier, Lasek, Oeser

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Where is the Gesek family from?

You can see how Gesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gesek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gesek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gesek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesek 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 Gesek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesek. 50% of Gesek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Gesek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Gesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesek 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gesek. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gesek. For the veterans among your Gesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Gesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gesek in 1943 was 27, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesek 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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