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Gisleson Family History

Gisleson 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: Gislason, Asleson, Gittleson, Milleson, Gilson, Gilkeson, Gillson

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Where is the Gisleson family from?

You can see how Gisleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gisleson families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gisleson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gisleson families in 1880.
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What did your Gisleson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gisleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Gisleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisleson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gisleson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gisleson. For the veterans among your Gisleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisleson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gisleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gisleson in 1968 was 94, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisleson 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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