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Gisewhite Family History

Gisewhite 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: White, Applewhite, Wilhite, Fisette, Crosswhite, Mcwhite, Eisenhut

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Where is the Gisewhite family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gisewhite. 70% of Gisewhite men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Gisewhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gisewhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisewhite 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gisewhite. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gisewhite. For the veterans among your Gisewhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisewhite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gisewhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gisewhite in 1964 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisewhite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisewhite 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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