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Gisinger Family History

Gisinger 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: Tisinger, Geisinger, Risinger, Disinger, Eisinger, Guisinger

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Where is the Gisinger family from?

You can see how Gisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gisinger family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gisinger's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gisinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisinger 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 Gisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gisinger. 43% of Gisinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Gisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Gisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisinger 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gisinger. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gisinger. For the veterans among your Gisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gisinger in 1966 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisinger 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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