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Gesshel Family History

Gesshel 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: Gessel, Kessel, Gressel, Hessel, Ressel, Peschel, Fessel, Gessner

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Where is the Gesshel family from?

You can see how Gesshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesshel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gesshel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesshel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gesshel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesshel 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 25 census records available for the last name Gesshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesshel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gesshel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gesshel. For the veterans among your Gesshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesshel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gesshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gesshel in 1976 was 71, and 11 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesshel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesshel 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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