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Gissner Family History

Gissner 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: Gassner, Gessner, Lissner, Kissner, Wissner, Meissner, Messner

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Where is the Gissner family from?

You can see how Gissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gissner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gissner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gissner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissner 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 94 census records available for the last name Gissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gissner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gissner. For the veterans among your Gissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Gissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gissner in 1981 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissner 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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