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Gisclar Family History

Gisclar 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: Gisclair, Gisler, Sclar, Vilar, Solar, Villar, Islam, Giller, Gillard

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Where is the Gisclar family from?

You can see how Gisclar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisclar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisclar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gisclar family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisclar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gisclar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisclar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gisclar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisclar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gisclar. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gisclar. For the veterans among your Gisclar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisclar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gisclar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gisclar in 1975 was 73, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisclar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisclar 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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