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Geslin Family History

Geslin 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: Goslin, Heslin, Gelin, Geeslin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Newlin

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Where is the Geslin family from?

You can see how Geslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geslin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geslin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geslin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geslin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geslin 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 Geslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geslin. 34% of Geslin 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Geslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Geslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geslin 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Geslin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Geslin. For the veterans among your Geslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geslin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Geslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geslin in 1959 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geslin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geslin 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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