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Gesher Family History

Gesher 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: Gesler, Lesher, Gesner, Gesser, Geller, Fisher, Usher, Risher, Messer

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Where is the Gesher family from?

You can see how Gesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gesher family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesher's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gesher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesher 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 Gesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesher. 25% of Gesher men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Gesher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Attendant
    25%
  • Hat Worker
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Gesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesher 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gesher. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gesher. For the veterans among your Gesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gesher in 1970 was 82, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesher 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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