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Gissas Family History

Gissas 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: Issa, Issac, Islas, Gibas, Gissel, Nissan, Biswas, Gikas, Kissam

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gissas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gissas. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Gissas. For the veterans among your Gissas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gissas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gissas in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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