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Gillissen Family History

Gillissen 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: Gilliss, Gillison, Gulliksen, Gillen, Williston, Gillian, Gillis

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Where is the Gillissen family from?

You can see how Gillissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gillissen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gillissen family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillissen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gillissen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillissen 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 Gillissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillissen. 100% of Gillissen men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Gillissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gillissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillissen 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Gillissen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gillissen. For the veterans among your Gillissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillissen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gillissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gillissen in 1969 was 66, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillissen 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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