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Ghisla Family History

Ghisla 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: Disla, Khosla, Glista, Chesla, Hisle, Hilla, Gill, Grill, Child, Hill

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Where is the Ghisla family from?

You can see how Ghisla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghisla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghisla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ghisla families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghisla's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghisla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghisla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ghisla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghisla 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ghisla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Ghisla. For the veterans among your Ghisla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghisla lifespan?

Average Ghisla life expectancy in 1993 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghisla 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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