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Giffei Family History

Giffei 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: Giffen, Riffel, Griffel, Geffen, Giffin, Riffey, Griffes, Gaffey

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Where is the Giffei family from?

You can see how Giffei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giffei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giffei families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Giffei family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Giffei's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Giffei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giffei 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 33 census records available for the last name Giffei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giffei 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Giffei. 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 14 military records available for the last name Giffei. For the veterans among your Giffei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giffei lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Giffei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giffei in 1972 was 69, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giffei 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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