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Gissey Family History

Gissey 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, Giesey, Bissey, Missey, Hussey, Giesel, Nissley, Massey

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Where is the Gissey family from?

You can see how Gissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gissey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gissey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gissey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gissey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gissey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gissey. For the veterans among your Gissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Gissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gissey in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissey 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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