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Gieger Family History

Gieger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Geiger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gieger family from?

You can see how Gieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gieger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gieger families in 1891.
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What did your Gieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieger. 23% of Gieger men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Gieger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gieger were Salesman and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Gieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieger 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Gieger. 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 650 military records available for the last name Gieger. For the veterans among your Gieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gieger in 1950 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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