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Giesey Family History

Giesey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Giese. Compare Geesey.

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


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Where is the Giesey family from?

You can see how Giesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Giesey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giesey families in 1841.
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What did your Giesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giesey. 22% of Giesey men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Giesey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giesey were Printer 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Giesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Giesey. 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 371 military records available for the last name Giesey. For the veterans among your Giesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Giesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Giesey in 1961 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesey 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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