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Gieffers Family History

Gieffers 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: Peffers, Giefer, Kieffer, Geffert, Sieffert, Leffers, Jeffers, Kiefer

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Where is the Gieffers family from?

You can see how Gieffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieffers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gieffers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gieffers family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieffers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gieffers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gieffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieffers 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gieffers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gieffers. For the veterans among your Gieffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieffers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gieffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gieffers in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieffers 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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