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Gys Family History

Gys Name 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: Rys, Nys, Yu, Kos, Yi, Rye, Gu, Gal, Ras, Guo

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Where is the Gys family from?

You can see how Gys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gys families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gys ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gys ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gys 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gys. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gys. For the veterans among your Gys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gys in 1964 was 64, and 34 in 2002.

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