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Giedemann Family History

Giedemann 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: Riedemann, Tiedemann, Wiedemann, Biedermann, Lienemann, Wiesemann

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Where is the Giedemann family from?

You can see how Giedemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giedemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giedemann families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giedemann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Giedemann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giedemann 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 121 census records available for the last name Giedemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giedemann 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Giedemann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Giedemann. For the veterans among your Giedemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giedemann lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Giedemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giedemann in 1977 was 73, and 71 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giedemann 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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