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Giai Family History

Giai 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: Gisi, Gill, Guan, Graf, Gal, Cai, Gray, Kai, Grau, Gay

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Where is the Giai family from?

You can see how Giai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giai family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giai's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Giai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giai 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 50 census records available for the last name Giai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giai 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Giai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Giai. For the veterans among your Giai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Giai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Giai in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giai 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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