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Gisa Family History

Gisa 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: Giza, Pisa, Gima, Gish, Isa, Lisa, Zisa, Gist, Gisi, Giba

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Where is the Gisa family from?

You can see how Gisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gisa family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisa's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisa 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 Gisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gisa. 100% of Gisa women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Housework
    100%

What Gisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Gisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisa 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gisa. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gisa. For the veterans among your Gisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Gisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gisa in 1980 was 78, and 68 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisa 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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