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Gislon Family History

Gislon 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: Gillon, Dillon, Liston, Sison, Bisson, Gaston, Gillen, Lisbon, Sisson

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Where is the Gislon family from?

You can see how Gislon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gislon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gislon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gislon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gislon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gislon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gislon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gislon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gislon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gislon. For the veterans among your Gislon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gislon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gislon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gislon in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gislon 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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