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Gessor Family History

Gessor 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: Gesser, Lessor, Messer, Nestor, Tesser, Lesser, Besser, Nesser, Esser

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Where is the Gessor family from?

You can see how Gessor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gessor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gessor family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessor's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gessor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessor 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 21 census records available for the last name Gessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gessor. 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 Gessor. For the veterans among your Gessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessor lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Gessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gessor in 1980 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gessor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessor 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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