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Gieson Family History

Gieson 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, Gilson, Gibson, Gipson, Giesel, Sibson, Lipson, Pinson, Sison

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Where is the Gieson family from?

You can see how Gieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gieson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gieson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieson 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 Gieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieson. 22% of Gieson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gieson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gieson were Janitor and Machine Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Gieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieson 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Gieson. 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 557 military records available for the last name Gieson. For the veterans among your Gieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gieson in 1962 was 77, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieson 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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