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Giegold Family History

Giegold 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: Gingold, Ingold, Gerold, Diebold, Ringold, Liebold, Wiebold, Finegold

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Where is the Giegold family from?

You can see how Giegold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giegold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giegold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Giegold families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Giegold's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Giegold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giegold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giegold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giegold. 50% of Giegold men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Giegold women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • House Painter
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Giegold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Giegold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giegold 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Giegold. 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 252 military records available for the last name Giegold. For the veterans among your Giegold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giegold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Giegold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Giegold in 1970 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

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