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Gessler Family History

Gessler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Gässler (see Gassler).

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


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Where is the Gessler family from?

You can see how Gessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gessler families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gessler's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Gessler families in 1911.
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What did your Gessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gessler. 16% of Gessler men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Gessler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gessler were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Gessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gessler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gessler. For the veterans among your Gessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gessler in 1941 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessler 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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