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Giser Family History

Giser 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: Riser, Miser, Gaiser, Gieser, Geiser, Gier, Fiser, Wiser, Gisler

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Where is the Giser family from?

You can see how Giser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Giser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Giser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Giser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Giser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giser 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 Giser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giser. 100% of Giser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Giser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Giser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giser 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Giser. 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 90 military records available for the last name Giser. For the veterans among your Giser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giser lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Giser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Giser in 1997 was 94, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giser 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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