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Gisin Family History

Gisin 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: Gisi, Gavin, Gioia, Eisen, Voisin, Masin, Risi, Ginn, Gilpin, Sison

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Where is the Gisin family from?

You can see how Gisin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gisin families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gisin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gisin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisin 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 Gisin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Gisin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Gisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisin 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gisin. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gisin. For the veterans among your Gisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gisin in 1964 was 65, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisin 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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