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Gysling Family History

Gysling 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: Gosling, Ayling, Gilling, Girling, Goslin, Geiling, Gerling, Gelling

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Where is the Gysling family from?

You can see how Gysling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gysling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gysling family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gysling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gysling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gysling 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 48 census records available for the last name Gysling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gysling 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gysling. 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 Gysling. For the veterans among your Gysling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gysling lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Gysling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gysling in 1976 was 71, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gysling 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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