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Gessne Family History

Gessne 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: Gessner, Jesse, Messner, Gosse, Gassner, Gessel, Jessie, Gess, Besse

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Where is the Gessne family from?

You can see how Gessne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gessne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gessne families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessne's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gessne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessne 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 20 census records available for the last name Gessne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gessne. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gessne. For the veterans among your Gessne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessne lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Gessne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gessne in 1988 was 84, and 46 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessne 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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