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Geslien Family History

Geslien 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: Leslie, Goslin, Heslin, Gelin, Gehlen, Geeslin, Gallien, Gesler

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Where is the Geslien family from?

You can see how Geslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geslien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geslien family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Geslien's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Geslien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geslien 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 71 census records available for the last name Geslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geslien 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Geslien. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geslien. For the veterans among your Geslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geslien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Geslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geslien in 1972 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geslien 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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