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Gieseler Family History

Gieseler Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Giselher from gīsil ‘pledge hostage noble offspring’ (see Giesel) + heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gieseler family from?

You can see how Gieseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieseler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gieseler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gieseler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gieseler families in 1891.
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What did your Gieseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieseler. 24% of Gieseler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gieseler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Student
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gieseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gieseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieseler 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Gieseler. 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 762 military records available for the last name Gieseler. For the veterans among your Gieseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieseler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gieseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gieseler in 1962 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieseler 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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