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Giesenkirchen Family History

Giesenkirchen 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: Bordenkircher, Kirchen, Steinkirchner, Gieseke, Gieseking, Giegerich

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Where is the Giesenkirchen family from?

You can see how Giesenkirchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesenkirchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Giesenkirchen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesenkirchen's in USA. California had the highest population of Giesenkirchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Giesenkirchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesenkirchen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Giesenkirchen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Giesenkirchen. For the veterans among your Giesenkirchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesenkirchen 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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