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Giebisch Family History

Giebisch 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: Wiebusch, Liebsch, Giersch, Garbisch, Liebich, Huebsch, Gleich

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Where is the Giebisch family from?

You can see how Giebisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giebisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Giebisch families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Giebisch's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Giebisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giebisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Giebisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Giebisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giebisch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Giebisch. 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 72 military records available for the last name Giebisch. For the veterans among your Giebisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giebisch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Giebisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Giebisch in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giebisch 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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