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Gieldseth Family History

Gieldseth 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: Helseth, Lindseth, Greseth, Gulseth, Hildreth, Eldreth, Gilbreth

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Where is the Gieldseth family from?

You can see how Gieldseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieldseth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gieldseth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieldseth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gieldseth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gieldseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieldseth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gieldseth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gieldseth. For the veterans among your Gieldseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieldseth lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Gieldseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gieldseth in 1987 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieldseth 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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