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Gig Family History

Gig 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: Vig, Gil, Ging, Gin, Big, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim, Gill

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Where is the Gig family from?

You can see how Gig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Gig families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Gig family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gig's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gig 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 250 census records available for the last name Gig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gig 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gig. For the veterans among your Gig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gig 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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