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Gevisenheit Family History

Gevisenheit 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: Eisenbeis, Eisenhut, Weisheit, Eisenhart, Guggenheim, Eisenstein

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gevisenheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevisenheit 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gevisenheit. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Gevisenheit. For the veterans among your Gevisenheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevisenheit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Gevisenheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gevisenheit in 1965 was 81, and 69 in 1984.

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