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Gieslar Family History

Gieslar 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: Giesler, Giebler, Kiesler, Gieseler, Gieser, Wiesler, Keslar, Kielar

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Where is the Gieslar family from?

You can see how Gieslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieslar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gieslar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieslar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gieslar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieslar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gieslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieslar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gieslar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gieslar. For the veterans among your Gieslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieslar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gieslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gieslar in 1981 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieslar 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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