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Gesink Family History

Gesink 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: Geurink, Lesiak, Genin, Sink, Ruesink, Giesing, Gelin, Evink, Herink

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Where is the Gesink family from?

You can see how Gesink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gesink family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesink's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gesink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesink 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 Gesink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesink. 100% of Gesink men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gesink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Gesink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesink 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gesink. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gesink. For the veterans among your Gesink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesink lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gesink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gesink in 1977 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesink 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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