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Gisen Family History

Gisen 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: Eisen, Giesen, Given, Gisel, Risen, Geisen, Gise, Green, Giles, Olsen

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Where is the Gisen family from?

You can see how Gisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gisen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gisen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Gisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gisen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gisen. For the veterans among your Gisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gisen in 1963 was 79, and 56 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisen 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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