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Giessmann Family History

Giessmann 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: Wissmann, Wiesmann, Tessmann, Grossmann, Wiesemann, Gressman

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Where is the Giessmann family from?

You can see how Giessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giessmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Giessmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Giessmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giessmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giessmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giessmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Giessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giessmann 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Giessmann. 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 167 military records available for the last name Giessmann. For the veterans among your Giessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giessmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Giessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giessmann in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giessmann 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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