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Giesie Family History

Giesie 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: Giese, Gieske, Giesel, Liese, Giesler, Zieske, Wiese, Pieske, Giesen

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Where is the Giesie family from?

You can see how Giesie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Giesie families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Giesie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giesie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesie 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 Giesie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giesie. 34% of Giesie men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Giesie women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Giesie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Giesie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Giesie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Giesie. For the veterans among your Giesie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Giesie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Giesie in 1966 was 87, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giesie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesie 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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