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Guisinger Family History

Guisinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Geisinger.

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


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Where is the Guisinger family from?

You can see how Guisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guisinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Guisinger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Guisinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Guisinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guisinger 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 Guisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guisinger. 25% of Guisinger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Guisinger women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guisinger were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Guisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guisinger 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Guisinger. 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 515 military records available for the last name Guisinger. For the veterans among your Guisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guisinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Guisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Guisinger in 1958 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guisinger 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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