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Giebelstein Family History

Giebelstein 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: Silberstein, Himmelstein, Grabenstein, Greenstein, Finkelstein

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Where is the Giebelstein family from?

You can see how Giebelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giebelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Giebelstein families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Giebelstein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Giebelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giebelstein 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 Giebelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giebelstein. 100% of Giebelstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Giebelstein women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Giebelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Giebelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giebelstein 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Giebelstein. 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 67 military records available for the last name Giebelstein. For the veterans among your Giebelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giebelstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Giebelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Giebelstein in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giebelstein 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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