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Gesemyer Family History

Gesemyer 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: Gensemer, Besemer, Griesemer, Semler, Semper, Geyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Gesemyer family from?

You can see how Gesemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesemyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gesemyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesemyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesemyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesemyer 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 45 census records available for the last name Gesemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesemyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gesemyer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gesemyer. For the veterans among your Gesemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesemyer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gesemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gesemyer in 1975 was 58, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesemyer 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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