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Ghisletta Family History

Ghisletta 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: Gillett, Grissett, Galletta, Gillette, Shiflett, Haslett, Chiavetta

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Where is the Ghisletta family from?

You can see how Ghisletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghisletta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ghisletta families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ghisletta's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghisletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghisletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghisletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghisletta. 67% of Ghisletta 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Rancher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ghisletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghisletta 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ghisletta. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ghisletta. For the veterans among your Ghisletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghisletta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Ghisletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ghisletta in 1957 was 39, and 84 in 2002.

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