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Giesson Family History

Giesson 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: Giasson, Greason, Bisson, Glasson, Sisson, Riessen, Presson, Pierson

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Where is the Giesson family from?

You can see how Giesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Giesson families living in Michigan. This was about 68% of all the recorded Giesson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Giesson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesson 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 Giesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bucheron was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Giesson. 100% of Giesson men worked as a Bucheron.

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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 1921

  • Bucheron
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Giesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesson 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Giesson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Giesson. For the veterans among your Giesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giesson

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