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Geswell Family History

Geswell 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: Gesell, Oswell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Boswell, Newell, Ledwell

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Where is the Geswell family from?

You can see how Geswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geswell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geswell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geswell 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 Geswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geswell. 100% of Geswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Geswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geswell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Geswell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Geswell. For the veterans among your Geswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geswell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geswell in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geswell 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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