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Giesemann Family History

Giesemann 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: Wiesemann, Wiesmann, Riedemann, Wesemann, Lienemann, Tiedemann

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Where is the Giesemann family from?

You can see how Giesemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giesemann families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Giesemann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Giesemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giesemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giesemann. 100% of Giesemann men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Giesemann women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Giesemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesemann 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Giesemann. 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 171 military records available for the last name Giesemann. For the veterans among your Giesemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesemann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Giesemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giesemann in 1961 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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