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Gisle Family History

Gisle 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: Gille, Gisler, Lisle, Hisle, Isle, Gise, Gile, Gill, Gale, Giles

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Where is the Gisle family from?

You can see how Gisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gisle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gisle family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gisle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisle 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 Gisle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Gisle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Gisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisle 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gisle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gisle. For the veterans among your Gisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gisle in 1971 was 100, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisle 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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