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Gez Family History

Gez Name 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: Gee, Ge, Jez, Nez, Getz, Genz, He, Wei, Gu, Lenz

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Where is the Gez family from?

You can see how Gez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gez family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gez families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gez's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gez ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gez ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gez 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gez. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gez. For the veterans among your Gez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gez lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Gez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gez in 1981 was 69, and 66 in 2000.

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