Gesdal Family History

Gesdal 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, Gessel, Gendel, Vestal, Gosda, Geidel, Tysdal, Medal, German, Gal

40	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
57	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
25	Census and Voter Lists
6	Member Trees

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Where is the Gesdal family from?

You can see how Gesdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gesdal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesdal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gesdal families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gesdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesdal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Gesdal. 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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Military Records

There are 57 military records available for the last name Gesdal. For the veterans among your Gesdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesdal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gesdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gesdal in 1973 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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Gesdal Surname Meaning

Where is the Gesdal family from?

What Gesdal family records will you find?

What is the average Gesdal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gesdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gesdal in 1973 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

Gesdal Family History

Gesdal Surname Meaning

133 record(s) for Gesdal

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Where is the Gesdal family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gesdal lifespan?

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Gesdal Surname Meaning

133 record(s) for Gesdal

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Where is the Gesdal family from?

What Gesdal family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gesdal family history

What is the average Gesdal lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gesdal family tree

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