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Gislason Name Meaning

Icelandic: patronymic from the personal name Gisli (see Giesel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Willison, Gosson, Wilson, Asleson, Gladson, Milleson, Gillon, Gillion

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Where is the Gislason family from?

You can see how Gislason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gislason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gislason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 12 Gislason families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gislason's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gislason families in 1880.
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What did your Gislason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gislason. 60% of Gislason men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gislason women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gislason were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gislason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gislason 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gislason. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gislason. For the veterans among your Gislason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gislason lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gislason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gislason in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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