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Gisel Family History

Gisel Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: variant of Giesel or Geisel.

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


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Where is the Gisel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisel. 32% of Gisel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gisel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisel were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Gisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisel 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Gisel. 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 218 military records available for the last name Gisel. For the veterans among your Gisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gisel in 1957 was 38, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisel 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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