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Gishen Family History

Gishen 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: Goshen, Fisher, Shen, Risher, Eisen, Fishel, Nissen, Eichen, Gilgen

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Where is the Gishen family from?

You can see how Gishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gishen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gishen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gishen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gishen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gishen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gishen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gishen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gishen. For the veterans among your Gishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gishen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gishen in 1987 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gishen 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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