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Gisriel Family History

Gisriel 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: Gabriel, Israel, Kisiel, Gissel, Gisel, Grill, Giesel, Distel, Briel

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Where is the Gisriel family from?

You can see how Gisriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisriel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gisriel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisriel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gisriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisriel 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 Gisriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisriel. 60% of Gisriel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gisriel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisriel were Commercial Artist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Commercial Artist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Gisriel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Gisriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisriel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gisriel. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gisriel. For the veterans among your Gisriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisriel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gisriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gisriel in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisriel 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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