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Giefert Family History

Giefert 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: Siefert, Giefer, Kiefer, Gilbert, Wilfert, Goedert, Liefer, Gimbert

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Where is the Giefert family from?

You can see how Giefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giefert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giefert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giefert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giefert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giefert 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 36 census records available for the last name Giefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giefert 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Giefert. 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 4 military records available for the last name Giefert. For the veterans among your Giefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giefert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Giefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Giefert in 1969 was 82, and 65 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giefert 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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