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Gesse Family History

Gesse Name 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: Jesse, Gosse, Gessel, Gess, Besse, Esse, Geske, Hesse, Geese, Gesser

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Where is the Gesse family from?

You can see how Gesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gesse family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gesse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesse. 19% of Gesse men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gesse women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesse were Truck Driver and Attendant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesse 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Gesse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Gesse. For the veterans among your Gesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gesse in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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