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Gisi Family History

Gisi Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from an Alemannic pet form of the personal name Giesel.

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


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Where is the Gisi family from?

You can see how Gisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gisi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gisi families in 1891.
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What did your Gisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisi. 32% of Gisi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gisi women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisi were Operator and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisi 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Gisi. 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 189 military records available for the last name Gisi. For the veterans among your Gisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gisi in 1957 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisi 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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