Gheysens Family History

Gheysens 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: Gresens, Hessen, Giesen, Hermens, Theisen, Heyden, Desens, Greisen, Hensen, Heyser

166	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
71	Immigration Records
77	Census and Voter Lists
117	Member Trees

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Where is the Gheysens family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gheysens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Gheysens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gheysens.

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Census Record

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gheysens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gheysens 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gheysens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gheysens. For the veterans among your Gheysens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gheysens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gheysens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gheysens in 1973 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

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Gheysens Surname Meaning

Where is the Gheysens family from?

What did your Gheysens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gheysens.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Housewife

100%

What Gheysens family records will you find?

What is the average Gheysens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gheysens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gheysens in 1973 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

Gheysens Family History

Gheysens Surname Meaning

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Gheysens Surname Meaning

434 record(s) for Gheysens

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Where is the Gheysens family from?

What did your Gheysens ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Gheysens family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gheysens lifespan?

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