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Geseler Family History

Geseler 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: Gieseler, Gessler, Gesler, Geller, Gesell, Tessler, Gensemer, Keeler

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Where is the Geseler family from?

You can see how Geseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geseler families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Geseler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Geseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geseler 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 44 census records available for the last name Geseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geseler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geseler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geseler. For the veterans among your Geseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geseler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geseler 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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