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Giesenschlag Family History

Giesenschlag 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: Siedschlag, Wiesenthal, Giesel, Gresens, Rumschlag, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Giesenschlag family from?

You can see how Giesenschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesenschlag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesenschlag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Giesenschlag families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesenschlag's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Giesenschlag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesenschlag 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 Giesenschlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giesenschlag. 80% of Giesenschlag men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Giesenschlag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Giesenschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesenschlag 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Giesenschlag. 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 62 military records available for the last name Giesenschlag. For the veterans among your Giesenschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesenschlag lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Giesenschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Giesenschlag in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giesenschlag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesenschlag 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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