Gishen Family History

Gishen 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: Goshen, Fisher, Shen, Risher, Eisen, Fishel, Nissen, Eichen, Gilgen, Gillen

99	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
77	Census and Voter Lists
10	Member Trees

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Where is the Gishen family from?

You can see how Gishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gishen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gishen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gishen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gishen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gishen 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 Gishen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gishen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Gishen. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Gishen. For the veterans among your Gishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gishen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gishen in 1987 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

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Gishen Surname Meaning

Where is the Gishen family from?

What Gishen family records will you find?

What is the average Gishen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gishen in 1987 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

Gishen Family History

Gishen Surname Meaning

213 record(s) for Gishen

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Census Record

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Gishen Surname Meaning

213 record(s) for Gishen

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Where is the Gishen family from?

What Gishen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gishen family history

What is the average Gishen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gishen family tree

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