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Giehrl Family History

Giehrl 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: Giesel, Kiehl, Gehl, Giebel, Biehl, Gehr, Giel, Gerl, Wiehl, Bierl

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Giehrl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giehrl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Giehrl. 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 256 military records available for the last name Giehrl. For the veterans among your Giehrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giehrl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Giehrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Giehrl in 1978 was 82, and 92 in 1996.

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