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Gigar Family History

Gigar 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: Giger, Vilar, Ungar, Gaar, Bitar, Nagar, Sugar, Ribar, Giza, Lugar

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Where is the Gigar family from?

You can see how Gigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gigar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gigar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gigar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gigar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigar 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 193 census records available for the last name Gigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gigar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gigar. For the veterans among your Gigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gigar in 1968 was 93, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigar 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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