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Giegor Family History

Giegor 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: Gregor, Gieger, Gregory, Diego, Ginger, Fieger, Wieger, Bieger

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Where is the Giegor family from?

You can see how Giegor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giegor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Giegor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Giegor family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giegor's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Giegor families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Giegor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giegor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Giegor. 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 Giegor. For the veterans among your Giegor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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