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Gilisson Family History

Gilisson 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: Glisson, Glasson, Nilsson, Gilson, Glosson, Gilkison, Gilkeson

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Where is the Gilisson family from?

You can see how Gilisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilisson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gilisson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilisson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gilisson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilisson 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 28 census records available for the last name Gilisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilisson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilisson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gilisson. For the veterans among your Gilisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilisson lifespan?

Average Gilisson life expectancy in 1980 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilisson 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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