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Ghessie Family History

Ghessie 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: Jessie, Hesse, Grassie, Geddie, Jesse, Gressel, Leslie, Ghezzi

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What did your Ghessie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loading Coal
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ghessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghessie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ghessie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ghessie. For the veterans among your Ghessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghessie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Ghessie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ghessie in 1980 was 83, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghessie 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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