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Gwisdalla Family History

Gwisdalla 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: Gwizdala, Twisdale, Swindall, Wiswall, Tindall, Galla, Guastella

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Where is the Gwisdalla family from?

You can see how Gwisdalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwisdalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gwisdalla families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwisdalla's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gwisdalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwisdalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gwisdalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwisdalla. 100% of Gwisdalla men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gwisdalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gwisdalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwisdalla 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gwisdalla. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gwisdalla. For the veterans among your Gwisdalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwisdalla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gwisdalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gwisdalla in 1966 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwisdalla 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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