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Gessow Family History

Gessow 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, Gess, Gerow, Rossow, Tesson, Tesnow, Dassow, Glasow, Getson

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Where is the Gessow family from?

You can see how Gessow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gessow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gessow families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gessow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessow 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 42 census records available for the last name Gessow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gessow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gessow. For the veterans among your Gessow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Gessow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gessow in 1982 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessow 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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