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Giesmann Family History

Giesmann 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: Wiesmann, Niermann, Wissmann, Liermann, Ziemann, Wiemann, Biermann

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Where is the Giesmann family from?

You can see how Giesmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Giesmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Giesmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Giesmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesmann 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 Giesmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giesmann. 100% of Giesmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Giesmann women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Giesmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Giesmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesmann 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Giesmann. 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 152 military records available for the last name Giesmann. For the veterans among your Giesmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Giesmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Giesmann in 1966 was 86, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giesmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesmann 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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