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Gierber Family History

Gierber 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: Gerber, Garber, Bieber, Giebel, Erber, Germer, Sperber, Rieber

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Where is the Gierber family from?

You can see how Gierber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gierber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gierber families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierber's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gierber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gierber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierber 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gierber. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gierber. For the veterans among your Gierber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierber lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Gierber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gierber in 1995 was 62, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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