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Gieseck Family History

Gieseck 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: Giesecke, Giesel, Gieck, Giese, Giesen, Viereck, Gieser, Gieseke

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Where is the Gieseck family from?

You can see how Gieseck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieseck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieseck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gieseck families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gieseck's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gieseck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieseck 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 Gieseck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gieseck. 100% of Gieseck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gieseck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Gieseck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieseck 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gieseck. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gieseck. For the veterans among your Gieseck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieseck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gieseck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gieseck in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gieseck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieseck 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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