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Gise Family History

Gise Surname Meaning

English: variant of Guise. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Americanized form of German Geis.

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


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Where is the Gise family from?

You can see how Gise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gise family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gise's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gise families in 1911.
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What did your Gise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gise. 18% of Gise men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gise women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gise were Labor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gise 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Gise. 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 717 military records available for the last name Gise. For the veterans among your Gise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gise in 1962 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gise 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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