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Gesner Family History

Gesner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gessner.

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


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Where is the Gesner family from?

You can see how Gesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Gesner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gesner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gesner families in 1911.
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What did your Gesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gesner. 70% of Gesner men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Gesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesner 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Gesner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gesner. For the veterans among your Gesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gesner in 1960 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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