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Gissin Family History

Gissin 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: Nissen, Bassin, Gilpin, Bisson, Tessin, Diskin, Sisson, Tassin

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Where is the Gissin family from?

You can see how Gissin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gissin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gissin families living in Colorado. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gissin's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gissin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gissin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gissin. 100% of Gissin women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Gissin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gissin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gissin. For the veterans among your Gissin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gissin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gissin in 1964 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

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