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Gesselman Family History

Gesselman 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: Kesselman, Wesselman, Esselman, Geiselman, Besselman, Wesselmann

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Where is the Gesselman family from?

You can see how Gesselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gesselman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gesselman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gesselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesselman 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 Gesselman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Gesselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Gesselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesselman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gesselman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gesselman. For the veterans among your Gesselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesselman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gesselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gesselman in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesselman 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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