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Gison Family History

Gison 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: Sison, Gion, Lison, Giron, Tison, Ison, Gilson, Rison, Eison, Gibson

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Where is the Gison family from?

You can see how Gison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gison families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gison's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gison. 44% of Gison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gison 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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Gison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gison 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Gison. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gison. For the veterans among your Gison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gison in 1966 was 76, and 56 in 2001.

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