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Van Gieson Family History

Van Gieson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Giesen a habitational name for someone from either of two places called Giessen in North Brabant and South Holland.

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


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You can see how Van Gieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gieson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Gieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 57 Van Gieson families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Van Gieson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Gieson families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Gieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gieson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Van Gieson. 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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There are 371 military records available for the last name Van Gieson. For the veterans among your Van Gieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gieson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Gieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Gieson in 1966 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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