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Gissing Family History

Gissing Surname Meaning

from Gissing (Norfolk).

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


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Where is the Gissing family from?

You can see how Gissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gissing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Gissing families living in Suffolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gissing's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gissing families in 1891.
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What did your Gissing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gissing. 22% of Gissing men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Gissing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gissing were Cowman and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Horseman On Farm
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Cowman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissing 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Gissing. 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 469 military records available for the last name Gissing. For the veterans among your Gissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gissing in 1963 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissing 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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