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Gesser Family History

Gesser Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Gasser.

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


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Where is the Gesser family from?

You can see how Gesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gesser families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gesser's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gesser families in 1911.
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What did your Gesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesser. 16% of Gesser men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Gesser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesser were Farmer and Clerical.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • House Keeper
    22%
  • Clerical
    15%

What Gesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesser 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Gesser. 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 332 military records available for the last name Gesser. For the veterans among your Gesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gesser in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesser 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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