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Geswaldo Family History

Geswaldo 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: Gesualdo, Gesualdi, Oswald, Ewald, Berwald, Seewald, Castaldo, Gerald

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Where is the Geswaldo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geswaldo 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 Geswaldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geswaldo. 100% of Geswaldo men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Geswaldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geswaldo 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geswaldo. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Geswaldo. For the veterans among your Geswaldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geswaldo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Geswaldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geswaldo in 1961 was 44, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geswaldo 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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