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Gisvold Family History

Gisvold Surname 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: Griswold, Gingold, Gold, Gifford, Pistole, Ingold, Rispoli, Godbold

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Where is the Gisvold family from?

You can see how Gisvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisvold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gisvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gisvold families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisvold's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gisvold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisvold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gisvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisvold. 60% of Gisvold men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Gisvold women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gisvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Gisvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisvold 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gisvold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Gisvold. For the veterans among your Gisvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisvold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gisvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gisvold in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisvold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisvold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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