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Gissal Family History

Gissal 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: Gissel, Giesel, Issa, Issac, Gessel, Missel, Nissan, Kissel, Fissel

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Where is the Gissal family from?

You can see how Gissal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gissal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gissal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gissal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gissal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissal 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 Gissal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Tessuese were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gissal. 100% of Gissal men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Gissal women worked as a Tessuese.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tessuese
    100%

What Gissal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gissal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gissal. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gissal. For the veterans among your Gissal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Gissal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gissal in 1969 was 84, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gissal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissal 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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