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Gish Family History

Gish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gisch: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Gisulf composed of the elements gis (from gīsil ‘pledge hostage noble offspring’; see Giesel) + wolf.

wulf ‘wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gish family from?

You can see how Gish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gish families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gish families in 1891.
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What did your Gish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gish. 20% of Gish men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Gish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gish were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Gish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gish 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Gish. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gish. For the veterans among your Gish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gish lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gish in 1948 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gish 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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