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Gesualdi Family History

Gesualdi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gesualdo.

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


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Where is the Gesualdi family from?

You can see how Gesualdi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesualdi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gesualdi families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gesualdi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gesualdi families in 1920.
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What did your Gesualdi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gesualdi. 38% of Gesualdi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gesualdi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gesualdi were Roofer and Doffer.

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Roofer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Doffer
    29%

What Gesualdi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Gesualdi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesualdi 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Gesualdi. 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 367 military records available for the last name Gesualdi. For the veterans among your Gesualdi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesualdi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gesualdi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gesualdi in 1962 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesualdi 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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