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Gilsinn Family History

Gilsinn 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: Gilpin, Gilling, Gillian, Gilsenan, Giesing, Gilson, Gilvin, Gillion

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Where is the Gilsinn family from?

You can see how Gilsinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsinn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilsinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilsinn families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsinn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gilsinn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsinn 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 Gilsinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Steno were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilsinn. 100% of Gilsinn men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Gilsinn women worked as a Steno.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steno
    100%

What Gilsinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Gilsinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsinn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilsinn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gilsinn. For the veterans among your Gilsinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsinn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gilsinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilsinn in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilsinn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsinn 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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