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Gisselberg Family History

Gisselberg 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: Kisselburg, Selberg, Eichelberg, Gilberg, Eisenberg, Russelburg

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Where is the Gisselberg family from?

You can see how Gisselberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisselberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gisselberg family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gisselberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gisselberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gisselberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisselberg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gisselberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gisselberg. For the veterans among your Gisselberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisselberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gisselberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gisselberg in 1968 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisselberg 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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