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Gisslow Family History

Gisslow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Gillow, Gielow, Glasgow, Nissley, Disbrow, Koslow

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Where is the Gisslow family from?

You can see how Gisslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisslow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gisslow families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gisslow's in USA. California had the highest population of Gisslow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisslow 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 40 census records available for the last name Gisslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisslow 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gisslow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gisslow. For the veterans among your Gisslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisslow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Gisslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gisslow in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisslow 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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