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Geshard Family History

Geshard 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: Gebhard, Gerhard, Gebhardt, Gossard, Lessard, Gothard, Gerard

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Where is the Geshard family from?

You can see how Geshard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geshard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geshard families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Geshard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geshard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geshard families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Geshard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geshard 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geshard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Geshard. For the veterans among your Geshard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geshard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geshard 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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