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Gjesdal Family History

Gjesdal 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, Giesel, Gressel, Ojeda, Teesdale, Gessel, Gresham, Grendahl

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Where is the Gjesdal family from?

You can see how Gjesdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjesdal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gjesdal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Gjesdal families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjesdal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gjesdal families in 1891.
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What did your Gjesdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjesdal. 58% of Gjesdal 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Gjesdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Gjesdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjesdal 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Gjesdal. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gjesdal. For the veterans among your Gjesdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjesdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gjesdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gjesdal in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjesdal 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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