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Gisselbrecht Family History

Gisselbrecht 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: Giesbrecht, Stellrecht, Elbrecht, Liebrecht, Engelbrecht, Siebrecht

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Where is the Gisselbrecht family from?

You can see how Gisselbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisselbrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisselbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gisselbrecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisselbrecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gisselbrecht families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Gisselbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisselbrecht 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gisselbrecht. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gisselbrecht. For the veterans among your Gisselbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisselbrecht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gisselbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gisselbrecht in 1969 was 93, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisselbrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisselbrecht 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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