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Gesswein Family History

Gesswein 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: Esswein, Gerstein, Kerstein, Tessin, Jessen, Gersten, Kessen, Epstein

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Where is the Gesswein family from?

You can see how Gesswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesswein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesswein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gesswein families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gesswein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gesswein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesswein 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 Gesswein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesswein. 28% of Gesswein men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Gesswein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesswein were Foreman and Stengrapher.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Woodworker
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stengrapher
    50%

What Gesswein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Gesswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesswein 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Gesswein. 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 292 military records available for the last name Gesswein. For the veterans among your Gesswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesswein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gesswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gesswein in 1961 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesswein 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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