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Gieselmann Family History

Gieselmann 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: Gieselman, Wiesemann, Biedermann, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Inselman

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Where is the Gieselmann family from?

You can see how Gieselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieselmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieselmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 81 Gieselmann families living in Missouri. This was about 98% of all the recorded Gieselmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gieselmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieselmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gieselmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gieselmann. 60% of Gieselmann 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Gieselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieselmann 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gieselmann. 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 256 military records available for the last name Gieselmann. For the veterans among your Gieselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieselmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gieselmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gieselmann in 1964 was 94, and 84 in 2004.

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