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Ghesquire Family History

Ghesquire 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: Squire, Cheshire, Lequire, Fesmire, Aleshire, Esquibel, Chesmore

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Where is the Ghesquire family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghesquire. 60% of Ghesquire men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%

What Ghesquire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ghesquire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghesquire 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ghesquire. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ghesquire. For the veterans among your Ghesquire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghesquire lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Ghesquire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ghesquire in 1976 was 47, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghesquire 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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