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Gislason Family History

Gislason Surname Meaning

Icelandic: patronymic from the personal name Gisli (see Giesel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gislason family from?

You can see how Gislason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gislason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gislason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gislason families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gislason's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gislason families in 1891.
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What did your Gislason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gislason. 100% of Gislason 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Gislason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gislason 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gislason. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gislason. For the veterans among your Gislason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gislason lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gislason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gislason in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gislason 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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