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Gisslen Family History

Gisslen 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: Nissley, Nissen, Kissler, Gillen, Giesler, Wissler, Bissen, Giesen

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Where is the Gisslen family from?

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

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gisslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisslen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gisslen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gisslen. For the veterans among your Gisslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisslen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gisslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gisslen in 1964 was 76, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisslen 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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