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Giersberg Family History

Giersberg 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: Riesberg, Ginsberg, Kreisberg, Risberg, Gilberg, Ginsburg, Overberg

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Where is the Giersberg family from?

You can see how Giersberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giersberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giersberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Giersberg family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giersberg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giersberg families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Giersberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giersberg 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Giersberg. 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 478 military records available for the last name Giersberg. For the veterans among your Giersberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giersberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Giersberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Giersberg in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giersberg 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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