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Giescke Family History

Giescke 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: Gieseke, Gieske, Giesecke, Zieske, Gieck, Pieske, Giese, Geschke

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Where is the Giescke family from?

You can see how Giescke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giescke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giescke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Giescke families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Giescke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Giescke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giescke 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 214 census records available for the last name Giescke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giescke 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Giescke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Giescke. For the veterans among your Giescke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giescke lifespan?

Average Giescke life expectancy in 1981 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giescke 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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