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Gietzel Family History

Gietzel 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: Gietzen, Dietzel, Giesel, Giebel, Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel, Noetzel

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Where is the Gietzel family from?

You can see how Gietzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gietzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gietzel family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gietzel's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gietzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gietzel 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 302 census records available for the last name Gietzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gietzel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gietzel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gietzel. For the veterans among your Gietzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gietzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gietzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gietzel in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gietzel 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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