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Gysan Family History

Gysan 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: Yan, Guan, Yuan, Gan, Gahan, Lyman, Susan, Hasan, Ryan, Gayman

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Where is the Gysan family from?

You can see how Gysan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gysan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gysan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gysan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gysan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gysan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gysan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gysan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gysan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gysan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gysan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gysan. For the veterans among your Gysan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gysan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gysan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gysan in 1969 was 78, and 62 in 2003.

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