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Giga Family History

Giga 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: Giza, Higa, Gima, Biga, Goga, Miga, Riga, Giba, Gill, Ida

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Where is the Giga family from?

You can see how Giga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Giga families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Giga families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Giga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giga 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 103 census records available for the last name Giga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giga 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Giga. 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 23 military records available for the last name Giga. For the veterans among your Giga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giga lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Giga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giga in 1980 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giga 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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