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Gisson Family History

Gisson 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: Bisson, Sisson, Gosson, Gilson, Gasson, Gibson, Cisson, Glisson

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Where is the Gisson family from?

You can see how Gisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gisson family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisson 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 Gisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisson. 24% of Gisson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gisson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisson were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Gisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisson 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Gisson. 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 265 military records available for the last name Gisson. For the veterans among your Gisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gisson in 1968 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisson 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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