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Gesler Family History

Gesler Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Gessler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Giesler, Gisler, Geisler, Nesler, Gessler, Gusler, Peeler, Gesner

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Where is the Gesler family from?

You can see how Gesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gesler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gesler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gesler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gesler. 100% of Gesler women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesler 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Gesler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 471 military records available for the last name Gesler. For the veterans among your Gesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gesler in 1951 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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