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Gesinger Family History

Gesinger 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: Kesinger, Gelsinger, Geisinger, Getsinger, Geringer, Messinger

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Where is the Gesinger family from?

You can see how Gesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gesinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gesinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesinger. 34% of Gesinger men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesinger 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gesinger. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gesinger. For the veterans among your Gesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gesinger in 1966 was 54, and 101 in 2004.

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