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Gilissen Family History

Gilissen 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: Glisson, Nissen, Glidden, Gilgen, Gillen, Glissman, Glasson, Riessen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilissen 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 Gilissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilissen. 100% of Gilissen women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gilissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilissen 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gilissen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gilissen. For the veterans among your Gilissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilissen lifespan?

Average Gilissen life expectancy in 1984 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilissen 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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