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Giessing Family History

Giessing 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: Giesing, Kiesling, Goessling, Blessing, Messing, Wissing, Diersing

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Where is the Giessing family from?

You can see how Giessing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giessing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giessing families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giessing families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Giessing's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Giessing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giessing 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 208 census records available for the last name Giessing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giessing 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Giessing. 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 107 military records available for the last name Giessing. For the veterans among your Giessing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giessing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Giessing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Giessing in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giessing 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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