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Ghessi Family History

Ghessi 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: Ghezzi, Gress, Hess, Guess, Gless, Bressi, Gess, Grassi, Grossi

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Where is the Ghessi family from?

You can see how Ghessi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghessi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ghessi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ghessi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghessi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ghessi families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Ghessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghessi 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ghessi. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ghessi. For the veterans among your Ghessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghessi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Ghessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ghessi in 1973 was 58, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghessi 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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