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Giesin Family History

Giesin 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: Giesen, Giesing, Giesel, Gilpin, Wiesen, Genin, Niesen, Guerin

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Where is the Giesin family from?

You can see how Giesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Giesin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Giesin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giesin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Giesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesin 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Giesin. 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 83 military records available for the last name Giesin. For the veterans among your Giesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Giesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giesin in 1961 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesin 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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