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Gissi Family History

Gissi 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: Gisi, Biss, Issa, Kiss, Risi, Gass, Russi, Niss, Gips, Riss

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Where is the Gissi family from?

You can see how Gissi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gissi family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gissi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gissi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissi 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 135 census records available for the last name Gissi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissi 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gissi. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gissi. For the veterans among your Gissi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gissi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gissi in 1967 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gissi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissi 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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