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Giessler Family History

Giessler 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: Giesler, Gieseler, Gessler, Gressler, Dressler, Tessler, Baessler

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Where is the Giessler family from?

You can see how Giessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giessler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Giessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Giessler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giessler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giessler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giessler 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 Giessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giessler. 50% of Giessler men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Giessler women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Giessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giessler 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Giessler. 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 600 military records available for the last name Giessler. For the veterans among your Giessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giessler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Giessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giessler in 1946 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giessler 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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