Geshen Family History

Geshen 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: Goshen, Gershen, Shen, Westen, Geffen, Jessen, Gersten, Kessen, Gershon, Eschen

95	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
25	Immigration Records
59	Census and Voter Lists
31	Member Trees

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Where is the Geshen family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geshen 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 59 census records available for the last name Geshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geshen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Geshen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geshen. For the veterans among your Geshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geshen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Geshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geshen in 1980 was 64, and 78 in 1999.

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Geshen Surname Meaning

Where is the Geshen family from?

What Geshen family records will you find?

What is the average Geshen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Geshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geshen in 1980 was 64, and 78 in 1999.

Geshen Family History

Geshen Surname Meaning

216 record(s) for Geshen

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What is the average Geshen lifespan?

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Geshen Surname Meaning

216 record(s) for Geshen

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Where is the Geshen family from?

What Geshen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Geshen family history

What is the average Geshen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geshen family tree

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