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Gisburne Family History

Gisburne 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: Fishburne, Osborne, Kilburn, Winburn, Ginsburg, Fishburn, Wilburn

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Where is the Gisburne family from?

You can see how Gisburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gisburne families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gisburne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gisburne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisburne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gisburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gisburne. 100% of Gisburne men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Gisburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisburne 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gisburne. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gisburne. For the veterans among your Gisburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisburne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gisburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gisburne in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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