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Giefers Family History

Giefers 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: Giefer, Kiefer, Geers, Wiebers, Liefer, Gieser, Nieters, Siefert

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Where is the Giefers family from?

You can see how Giefers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giefers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giefers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Giefers families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Giefers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Giefers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Giefers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giefers 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Giefers. 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 42 military records available for the last name Giefers. For the veterans among your Giefers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giefers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Giefers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Giefers in 1969 was 68, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giefers 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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