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Gesford Family History

Gesford Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gesford family from?

You can see how Gesford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gesford families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gesford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gesford families in 1891.
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What did your Gesford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesford. 50% of Gesford men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gesford women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesford were Extra Man and Housewife.

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Extra Man
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gesford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesford 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gesford. 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 227 military records available for the last name Gesford. For the veterans among your Gesford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gesford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gesford in 1961 was 34, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesford 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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