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Gieselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Gieselmann: variant of Geiselmann (see Geisel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gieselman family from?

You can see how Gieselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gieselman family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieselman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gieselman families in 1911.
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What did your Gieselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gieselman. 100% of Gieselman 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gieselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieselman 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gieselman. 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 325 military records available for the last name Gieselman. For the veterans among your Gieselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieselman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gieselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gieselman in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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