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Giesy Family History

Giesy Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Giese or of Swiss German Gisi. Compare Giesey.

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


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Where is the Giesy family from?

You can see how Giesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Giesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Giesy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giesy families in 1891.
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What did your Giesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giesy. 50% of Giesy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Giesy women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giesy were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Giesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesy 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Giesy. 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 265 military records available for the last name Giesy. For the veterans among your Giesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Giesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Giesy in 1964 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesy 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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