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Gislar Family History

Gislar 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: Gisler, Vilar, Villar, Islam, Giller, Gillard, Gaspar, Risler

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Where is the Gislar family from?

You can see how Gislar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gislar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gislar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gislar families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gislar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gislar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gislar 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 71 census records available for the last name Gislar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gislar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gislar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gislar. For the veterans among your Gislar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gislar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Gislar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gislar in 1969 was 45, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gislar 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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