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Gaisel Family History

Gaisel 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: Maisel, Gaiser, Geisel, Gisel, Gassel, Gabel, Kaiser, Hassel, Giesel

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Where is the Gaisel family from?

You can see how Gaisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaisel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gaisel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaisel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gaisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaisel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Gaisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaisel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gaisel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gaisel. For the veterans among your Gaisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaisel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gaisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaisel in 1970 was 65, and 82 in 1993.

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