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Geswein Family History

Geswein 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, Gutwein, Gerwin, Stein, Germain, Gesell, Lewin

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Where is the Geswein family from?

You can see how Geswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geswein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geswein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geswein families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Geswein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geswein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geswein 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 Geswein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geswein. 28% of Geswein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geswein women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Geswein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Geswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geswein 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Geswein. 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 111 military records available for the last name Geswein. For the veterans among your Geswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geswein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geswein in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geswein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geswein 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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