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Gilsinger Family History

Gilsinger 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: Gelsinger, Hilsinger, Filsinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Gilsinger family from?

You can see how Gilsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gilsinger family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsinger's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gilsinger families in 1871.
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What did your Gilsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilsinger. 62% of Gilsinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gilsinger women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilsinger were Farmer and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Gilsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Gilsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsinger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gilsinger. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gilsinger. For the veterans among your Gilsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gilsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gilsinger in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsinger 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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