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Gislam Family History

Gislam Surname Meaning

from Gisleham (Suffolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gislam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gislam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gislam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gislam families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gislam's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gislam families in 1891.
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What did your Gislam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gislam. 100% of Gislam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gislam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gislam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gislam. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gislam. For the veterans among your Gislam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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