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Gilsenberg Family History

Gilsenberg 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: Eisenberg, Hilgenberg, Riesenberg, Isenberg, Goldenberg, Wildenberg

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Where is the Gilsenberg family from?

You can see how Gilsenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gilsenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilsenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsenberg 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 43 census records available for the last name Gilsenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsenberg 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gilsenberg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gilsenberg. For the veterans among your Gilsenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gilsenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilsenberg in 1967 was 49, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsenberg 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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