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Giehn Family History

Giehn 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: Kiehn, Biehn, Green, Wien, Bien, Kiehl, Gehl, Lien, Glen, Dehn

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Where is the Giehn family from?

You can see how Giehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giehn family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Giehn's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Giehn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Giehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giehn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Giehn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giehn. For the veterans among your Giehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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