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Giesen Family History

Giesen Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Gies or Giese.

German: habitational name from Giessen in Hesse which derives its name from a castle ze den Giezzen ‘on the streams’

or from any other place called Giesen (Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, former Brandenburg, Pomerania).

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


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You can see how Giesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Giesen families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Giesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giesen families in 1891.
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What did your Giesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giesen. 100% of Giesen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Giesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Giesen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giesen. For the veterans among your Giesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Giesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Giesen in 1955 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesen 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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