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Gierk Family History

Gierk 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: Gieck, Gerk, Giere, Gier, Gierke, Lier, Gero, Mier, Berk, Bier

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Where is the Gierk family from?

You can see how Gierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gierk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gierk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gierk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierk 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 139 census records available for the last name Gierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierk 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gierk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gierk. For the veterans among your Gierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gierk in 1968 was 96, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierk 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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