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Giesek Family History

Giesek 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, Giese, Giesen, Gieser, Gieseke, Giesey, Giebel, Kiesel

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Where is the Giesek family from?

You can see how Giesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giesek families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesek's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Giesek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesek 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 38 census records available for the last name Giesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Giesek. 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 42 military records available for the last name Giesek. For the veterans among your Giesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Giesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giesek in 1973 was 89, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesek 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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