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Giessner Family History

Giessner 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: Gessner, Wiessner, Glessner, Messner, Gassner, Giesler, Wiesner

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Where is the Giessner family from?

You can see how Giessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giessner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giessner families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giessner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giessner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giessner 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 107 census records available for the last name Giessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giessner 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Giessner. 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 168 military records available for the last name Giessner. For the veterans among your Giessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giessner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Giessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Giessner in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giessner 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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