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Giscler Family History

Giscler 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: Gisler, Giller, Tischler, Kissler, Risler, Girdler, Geisler, Gisclair

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Where is the Giscler family from?

You can see how Giscler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giscler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Giscler family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Giscler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Giscler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Giscler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giscler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Giscler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giscler. For the veterans among your Giscler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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